Director, Finance

Description

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Director, Finance is assigned to the Finance Sector Office (SD3-FIN) Division within the Sectors Department 3 (SD3). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.

You will report to Director General, SD3, Senior Advisor, SD3 and Director General, SARD, and will oversee assigned International and Local staff.

Your Role

As Director, Finance, you will oversee sovereign finance sector operations for South Asia, with primary responsibility for shaping and delivering ADB’s finance sector engagement across South Asian developing member countries.

You will:

• Build the South Asia finance sector project pipeline and oversee the design and implementation of sector projects in the region to ensure quality, achievement of targets, value addition and compliance with ADB policies.
• Lead the planning and implementation of the team's vision, goals, strategies, and work plan in support of ADB's overall objectives and South Asia regional priorities.
• Provide overall leadership and oversight of the team's work, with a strong focus on financial sector development, including banking sector stability and strengthening, financial inclusion, capital markets development, digital finance, and sustainable finance.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality finance sector support to Country Partnership Strategies, including policy dialogue, diagnostics, sector roadmaps, pipeline development, and implementation of approved sector roadmaps.
• Formulate and advise on country and regional work programs for South Asia, ensuring alignment with DMC priorities, ADB’s Strategy 2030, and SD3-FIN’s sector priorities.
• Recommend staffing plans and propose teams for South Asia finance sector projects, knowledge work, and regional initiatives.
• Guide teams in designing and processing lending, TA, knowledge, and capacity-building operations for DMCs, in close coordination with regional departments and resident missions.
• Guide and oversee project implementation and portfolio management of South Asia finance sector operations, contributing to portfolio quality and achievement of contract awards, disbursement, and development results targets.
• Provide quality assurance support to South Asia finance sector operations to achieve operational performance targets, including climate financing, gender mainstreaming, private sector development, value addition, and compliance with ADB policies.
• Coordinate with regional departments, resident missions, other sector teams, the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Private Sector Operations Department, and the Office of Markets Development and PPPs to deliver integrated finance sector solutions for South Asian clients.
• Contribute to South Asia-focused finance sector knowledge generation and management, policy work, quality assurance, and strategy development, including lessons from operations and emerging regional trends.
• Contribute to the realization of the four shifts of the New Operating Model in South Asia finance sector operations: climate, private sector development, solutions orientation, and new ways of working.
• Provide advice and recommendations on significant developments, emerging opportunities, and challenges affecting finance sector operations in South Asia.
• Manage the performance and development of teams and individuals by providing clear direction and regular feedback, coaching, mentoring and opportunities for continuous learning.
• Decide on administrative and operational processes requiring Director approval and the allocation of relevant budgets for South Asia finance sector work.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master's Degree or equivalent, in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration or related fields with specialization in the finance sector; or University degree and at least 10 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in the finance sector at senior levels, including substantial experience leading teams, policy dialogue, and operations in South Asia or comparable emerging market contexts.
• Experience in emerging areas of finance relevant to South Asia, such as climate finance, sustainable finance, digital finance, financial inclusion, capital market development, and financial resilience, is a plus.
• Proven management and leadership qualities with capabilities to collaborate across multiple teams to create innovative and relevant solutions.
• Excellent capabilities in people and talent leadership, strong client and impact orientation, and effective communication.
• International experience working in South Asia and other ADB regions, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with governments, regulators, financial institutions, and development partners.
• Experience in private sector desirable.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for M1 Level.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

• This vacancy is part of the Special Procedures for the Enhanced Selection and Placement for Country Directors (CDs), Deputy Country Directors (DCDs), Regional Directors (RDs), Representatives of Representative Offices (RROs), and Other Selected Managerial Positions. Please refer to the Updated Special Procedures outlined in Attachment 1 to Appendix 1 of AO 2.03 for more details.
  
• Staff on probation are not eligible to apply. Applicants for promotion and for lateral transfer must have served at their position for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date (A.O. 2.03).
  
• This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of 3 years or up to Staff’s Normal Retirement Date (NRD) whichever comes earlier, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for an additional fixed term period of up to 3 years, allow it to expire, or reengage staff to their most recent technical international grade to optimally utilize the Staff’s technical skills under either a Fixed-term Appointment with Option to Renew or a Fixed-term Appointment with Option to Regularize, with the salary range corresponding to that technical international grade. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including, but not limited to, ADB’s medium- to long-term plans for the organizational unit, the relevance of the staff’s skills to those plans, and the staff’s managerial and behavioral competencies. Notwithstanding the length of the initial or any subsequently renewed FT-M, the expiration date of any fixed-term appointment will not exceed the Staff’s NRD. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to Staff’s NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

If the appointment to this position results in a promotion, Staff on regular appointment shall be required to relinquish their regular appointment by signing an Acknowledgment Form, as an attachment to this application. Staff’s appointment will be converted to a fixed-term appointment for Managerial Positions. Once made, this conversion is final and irrevocable. If ADB does not receive the signed Acknowledgment Form with the application, the application will be considered withdrawn.

If the appointment to this position does not result in a promotion, Staff retains their regular appointment and will be given a Fixed-term Assignment for Senior Staff, subject to Appendix 8 of AO 2.01.

All eligibility rules for housing loans and mortgage interest subsidy shall apply. Any approved housing loan or mortgage interest subsidy prior to the change to fixed-term appointment will continue during the staff’s new appointment under the same terms and conditions as applicable. The outstanding housing loan will be due and payable at the end of employment. All the other eligibility rules apply.

Primary Location: Asian Development Bank-Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Sectors Department 3

Division: Finance Sector Cluster

Staff Category: Managerial International (HQ)

Position Level: M1

Job Posting: 11-Nov-2026, 9:09:29 AM

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - Internal: : 25-Nov-2026, 3:59:00 PM