IDB2323 - Portfolio Manager

Role Purpose

To manage and oversee the implementation and operating performance of the PPP projects under his/her portfolio. To deliver quality monitoring and supervise assets under the portfolio as well as to identify the risk for his/her portfolio. Good understanding of legal documentation required to support Project Finance transactions, both for IsDB as an individual lender as well as part of a consortium of lenders.

To write reports, as deemed necessary, on individual projects / portfolio for reporting purposes. Responsible for PPP portfolio assigned to him / her, jobholder shares his knowledge and experience with the Investment and Advisory teams to help support and strengthen their understanding of the challenges within PPP projects.

Key Activities

Operational Planning

• Participate in preparation of the budget and annual work program 
• Contribute and participate to the development and implementation of efficient and effective practices, procedures and systems in order to streamline Division’s activities

Policies, Processes and Procedures

• Ensure Portfolio Management unit activities are in compliance with IDB’s policies and procedures
• Interact with other divisions and departments to maintain compliance in all aspects

Business and Partnership Development

• Maintain relationships with clients, global and regional businesses, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials
• Coordinate with development partners and private sector financiers to ensure best practices are followed in PPP Investment

PPP Portfolio

• Support the PPP Portfolio management function, and be the focal point for lessons learnt, best practices and compliance to guidelines for his/her portfolio;
• Undertake an effective portfolio follow-up / monitoring of financed projects till repayment of total amount of Bank’s financing.
• Contribute to the quality of non-sovereign projects portfolio, including reviewing and clearing disbursement requests, overseeing project implementation and supervising operational performance until full repayment of exposure of IsDB
• Support portfolio lead on problematic and complex projects.
• Lead the implementation of Early Warning System (EWS) to identify problematic projects at early stage.
• Monitor overall performance of the assigned portfolio and undertake necessary follow-up actions to minimize risks.
• In consultation with the Legal Department, review and prepare all required and necessary legal documentation for the financing

Knowledge Sharing & Innovation

• Maintain in depth knowledge as of global economy business conditions and Islamic financial industry to contribute / participate in preparing country and sector strategy.
• Maintain and share knowledge of emerging best practices and lessons learnt relating to PPP investment portfolio
• Prepare and disseminate briefing notes and information materials on issues of concern related to PPP operations and portfolio

Reporting and communication

• Contribute to the production of sector papers, regional studies, operational reports, etc…

Job Requirements

Academic qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or any other related field

Languages

• English (Mandatory)
• Arabic (Preferred)
• French (Preferred)

Minimum number of years and nature of experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project finance, portfolio management, credit review & monitoring, etc.

Job specific competencies

• MS Office
• Communication effectiveness (oral and written)
• Planning & organizing
• Well-developed Negotiation skills
• Project management
• Advance Financial (Balance Sheet) Analysis
• Drive for results
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Passion for excellence
• Teamwork

Location

Jeddah, Head Office

Travel Requirements

20% or more depending on project involvement