Senior Communications Officer

Senior Communications Officer (Investment Operations) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond-infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity. The mission and vision of AIIB's Communications Department (COM) is to build stakeholder trust through communications that reflect how AIIB invests in infrastructure that lifts lives and serves generations. As AIIB marks its first decade of impact, COM helps the Bank effectively tell its story, whether through internal staff engagement, official institutional communications, or external messaging, and provides strategic advice and support to shape narratives, enhance transparency, and foster engagement across all audiences. The Senior Communications Officer (Investment Operations) will develop and execute strategic communications that translate complex operational priorities and investment strategies into clear, compelling narratives aligned with AIIB's mandate and institutional direction. The candidate will help build AIIB's brand through integrated communications campaigns that promote and protect the Bank's reputation among external stakeholders, in particular for Investment Operations (IO) audiences. Responsibilities: Develop and lead communications strategies and implement high-quality, multichannel outreach activities that bring AIIB's mission to life. Incorporate a data-driven evaluation program to measure the effectiveness of IO communications strategies tied to measurable results. Collaborate with multiple internal and external business partners to ensure alignment and understanding of media opportunities and issues. Be a trusted advisor and collaborate with teams across AIIB's IO business and client-facing investment teams - those engaging directly with public-sector clients, private companies, and financial institutions - to surface stories that demonstrate how the Bank delivers on its mandate, and turn those stories into compelling content for omnichannel communication activities and outreach efforts that will resonate with both internal and external audiences in key business development and focus markets. Support thematic, sustainability, and portfolio teams on specific communications priorities, such as campaigns, project impact stories, and policy-related updates. Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets (print, TV, radio, web, etc.), managing global/regional/local media profiling of AIIB on different media platforms (print, broadcast, and digital). Conceptualize and coordinate effective communications materials, including but not limited to press releases, backgrounders, briefing notes, speeches, and key messages targeted to IO audiences and in alignment with COM's broader objectives, plans, and programs. Develop and manage various events to build brand awareness of AIIB, its investments, and related activities, and ensure that communications opportunities are maximized. Organize or conduct media and speech training, and coach executives to be strong communicators with both internal and external audiences. Requirements: Master's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field. At least 10 years of progressive experience in communications, with a focus on integrated promotional strategy, media relations, public relations, or corporate communications. Proven experience in communicating complex infrastructure, investment, or development finance topics, ideally in a multilateral or client-focused environment. Must demonstrate ability to work with or support client-facing operational teams, including those engaged in public-sector, private-sector, or financial-institution partnerships. Proven track record of developing and executing successful communications strategies. Strong understanding of global/regional/local media landscapes, and experience working with journalists. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders. AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences, and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation. Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond. Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB. ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed. ** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.