Head of Project Economics Jobs

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China, Beijing

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Finance

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Job Description:

The Head of Project Economics will join the Economics Department and lead a team to conduct rigorous assessments of, and/or review, the economic viability of projects financed by AIIB. The candidate is expected to work closely with investment teams to support such assessments and reviews, as well as provide strong analytical leadership to project-related economic issues.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the project economics team in the Economics Department, providing analytical leadership and supporting the department in managing day-to-day processes related to project screening and project approvals
Support investment teams to conduct in-depth cost benefit analysis (CBA) of infrastructure projects, or critically review the CBA of third parties, in support of AIIB’s financing decisions
Support two to three impact assessment studies per year for AIIB projects
Support AIIB’s or the department’s publications
Build up the suite of analytical capacity in the Bank, especially around projects and sector-level economics
Contribute to the network of research
Provide guidance to the team, and support the growth of junior economists
Perform any other assignments as required by senior management

Requirements:

Advanced university degree, preferably a Ph.D., in economics
Minimum 8-10 years of relevant professional experience
Good knowledge of practices in various international financial institutions
Strong knowledge of the methodologies of project assessments and in-depth knowledge on infrastructure sectors
Strong people skills and ability to work with a diverse, multicultural team
Excellent command of oral and written English
Candidates with a track record of working in international organizations or international think tanks on similar functions will be preferred

Nice to have:

Good knowledge of practices in various international financial institutions
Strong knowledge of the methodologies of project assessments and in-depth knowledge on infrastructure sectors
Candidates with a track record of working in international organizations or international think tanks on similar functions will be preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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