We improve lives
DB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group and an international financial institution committed to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. Our mission is to support sustainable enterprises and projects that deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region.
IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Intermediaries, and Corporates.
In support of a new transformative business model “Originate to Share” our shareholders recently approved a $3.5 billion capitalization. This will allow IDB Invest to significantly scale up its investments, nearly doubling annual financing from approximately $8 billion to $19 billion, and unlocking greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.
This position is part of IDB Invest’s dual-reporting structure, designed to enhance collaboration and maximize development impact across the region. In this model:
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The Regions Department manages client relationships by geography across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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The Industries and Cross-Cutting Themes Department provides sector leadership, with divisions focused on key industries, strategic priorities, and portfolio management.
You will work closely with both departments, leveraging geographic proximity and sectoral expertise to deliver high-impact solutions for our clients. You will report to the Director of the Delivery Unit Head that has a dual-reporting structure to both the Managing Director of the Financial Intermediaries Division (FLI) and the Southern Cone Division (RSC).
About this position
The Financial Institutions Division (ICT/FLI) supports a broad range of financial institutions (“FIs”) such as banks, mutual banks, credit cooperatives, financial and insurance companies, funds, and microfinance institutions, among others, through debt and equity financing, guarantees and knowledge to promote economic development, job creation and the adoption of sustainable environmental, social, and corporate governance principles.
What you’ll do
- Reporting to the ICT/FLI Director of Southern Cone and in accordance with the needs of the ICT/FLI Division.
- Support Team Leaders and project teams in the origination, structuring, negotiation and closing of high development impact transactions with banks, microfinance and other non-bank financial institutions that are consistent with IDB Invest’s operations policies and in the relationship management of potential clients.
- Support project teams throughout the transaction approval process by various levels of IDB Invest management and its Board of Directors, in accordance with established procedures, including coordination with the credit risk management, environmental and social safeguards, legal, mobilization and other internal units.
- Contribute to the financial and risk analysis of potential clients; and advise on the financial viability of projects.
- Participate with project teams in due diligences and carry out industry research on the financial sector.
- Participate in the negotiation of transaction contracts and related legal documents in coordination with project teams.
- Prepare, in coordination with project teams, project-related presentations, reports, spreadsheets, memos, among others, as needed.
What you'll need
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Education: You hold Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
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Experience: You have two (2) years of relevant employment experience as a financial analyst/associate or equivalent position at a financial institution or a consultancy firm.
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Languages: You are proficient in oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish.
Requirements
• Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Argentina or with residency or legal permit to work in Argentina.
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
Type of contract and duration
National staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
What we offer
What we Offer:
-A competitive compensation package
-Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave
-Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
-Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
-Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
-Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
-Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
Our culture
At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.
In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.
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