Xijia LI
Paris, France
Summary
Multilateral development finance and institutional engagement specialist with years of experience spanning MDB trust fund operations, UN inter-agency cooperation, and sovereign relationship management in commercial banking. Proven track record in global engagement, donor coordination, policy platform participation, event planning and cross-border co-financing across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Skilled in supporting senior executives in high-level multilateral affairs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Relationship Manager (functionally acting as team leader)
BANK OF CHINA
01.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Financial Institutions Department, #35 of Global Fortune 500
- Design and execute resource mobilization strategies, securing financial commitments and building financing pipelines with major development institutions including AFD, OECD, EBRD, IFC, Eurofima, the Eurasian Development Bank, the New Development Bank, and the European Investment Bank.
- Strengthen engagement with sovereign and non-sovereign, public and private institutions, including ministries of finance, MDBs, IFIs, development agency, banking and non-banking financial institutions to expand co-financing frameworks and promote cross-border connectivity between Asia, Europe, and Africa.
- Draft internal policy briefs and strategic memos to inform senior management decisions and external engagements.
- Prepare executive talking points, negotiation positions, and briefing packages for high-level dialogues including the China-France Entrepreneurs Committee and the China-France High-Level Economic and Financial Dialogue, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy and diplomatic protocols.
- Provide senior executives with policy and operational support in bilateral and multilateral negotiations, contributing to the development of co-financing frameworks and joint declarations.
- Lead the negotiation and operationalization of partnership instruments, such as MOUs, with key players (e.g. CACIB, BNP, HSBC) to formalize all-dimensional financial solutions.
- Originate and structure financing facilities aligned with the Bank’s funding plan, including bilateral loans, trade finance lines, and syndicated loans, while integrating ESG considerations and regional development goals.
- Lead the successful issuance of 8 Panda Bonds, 2 Green Bonds, 1 Blue Bond, 1 Biodiversity Bond, and 1 Climate Bond.
- Actively participate in European financial and governmental networks to strengthen institutional partnerships and drive business origination.
Consultant
UNIDO ITPO
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Supported cluster-based industrial upgrading by advising municipalities on development of economic and high-tech zones; facilitated pilot township and industrial zone projects in Wendeng and Foshan.
- Aligned project design with UN SDGs and MDB priorities, contributing to investment and technology transfer and sustainable investment agendas, e.g. EV charging, senior care infrastructure.
- Organized international conferences, business matchmaking events, and technical training workshops in partnership with ministerial delegations and multilateral institutions, such as European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and Commission de régulation de l'énergie.
- Pioneered blended finance engagement by onboarding Carlyle Asia and Advent International into aging-focused real estate projects, testing public–private cooperation frameworks.
- Facilitated international development cooperation to support urban reconstruction planning in post-earthquake Western China, by coordinating stakeholders including McKinsey China, IEDC (U.S.), and the Sichuan Government.
Projects Officer
WORLD BANK - IFC (International Finance Corporation)
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Managed end-to-end trust fund operations to ensure development impact through targeted resource allocation, including in local currency bond market development and carbon finance.
- Led donor coordination, contributing to the successful mobilization of USD 150 million for a USD 5 billion multi-donor trust fund, aligning funding flows with inclusive development priorities in emerging markets.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among implementing partners by organizing donor briefings, compiling annual reports, and synthesizing best practices across projects.
- Acted as the focal point for communications with internal quality assurance teams, external auditors, and mid-term review missions.
- Contributed to carbon finance projects in China by managing the full investment cycle of energy-based carbon asset initiatives, including biogas and hydropower projects. Oversaw Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) totaling 9 million tonnes, with transaction volumes reaching approximately €90 million. Flagship projects included Deqingyuan Biogas and Kangyuan Hydropower.
International Affairs Specialist (Events and Protocol)
Foreign Affairs Office, Shanghai Municipal Government
1997 - 2000
- Planned and coordinated international conferences and diplomatic events, including APEC, Fortune Global Forum, China’s 1st International Art Festival, and sister-city business fairs.
- Supported multilateral negotiations and protocol arrangements for VIP delegations, including heads of state and Fortune 500 executives such as Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Jacques Chirac, and Bill Gates.
- Led government-to-government liaison efforts, including briefing preparation and logistical coordination for Shanghai Mayor's official overseas visits and high-level incoming delegations.
- Provided diplomatic communications, stakeholder coordination, and cultural advisory to ensure successful cross-border engagements.
- Contributed to landmark projects such as the Disneyland Shanghai expansion, managing stakeholder consultations and strategic communications.
Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Economic Policy Management
Columbia University
01.2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International Business
Grenoble Graduate School of Business
01.2002
Skills
Sovereign Engagement
Training
- Bank of China (2015 – Present) Paris, France
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training
- Loan Officer Credit Rating Report Training
- Thomas Reuters Training
- Bloomberg Training
- International Bond Distribution Training
- World Bank – IFC (2004 – 2010) Washington D.C., U.S.A.
- How to connect in business in 90 seconds or less
- Building partnerships with foundations and corporate philanthropy
- Closing the private equity gap: the role of policy in developing local venture capital
- IFC ten secrets to powerful writing
- IFC business development
Timeline
Relationship Manager (functionally acting as team leader)
BANK OF CHINA
01.2015 - Current
Consultant
UNIDO ITPO
01.2010 - 01.2015
Projects Officer
WORLD BANK - IFC (International Finance Corporation)
01.2004 - 01.2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International Business
Grenoble Graduate School of Business
International Affairs Specialist (Events and Protocol)
Foreign Affairs Office, Shanghai Municipal Government
1997 - 2000
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Economic Policy Management
Columbia University
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