Potential Job Locations

The position may be based at any of our country offices or at our headquarters in Washington, DC, as IDB Invest operates in 26 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific location will be determined based on business need, allowing us to strategically align talent with organizational priorities.

We improve lives

IDB 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.

IDB Invest has reorganized its structure to implement this new business model, creating the Financial Solutions, Mobilization, and Asset Sharing (FSM) Department. This department will support the industries and regions department in structuring transactions, mobilizing assets for investors, and managing the equity business.

About this position

The FSM Department is establishing a Talent Pipeline of highly qualified banking professionals, Senior Associates and Officers to strengthen the Mobilization and Asset Sharing Division. This talent pool will enable the division to respond rapidly to emerging business needs and support growth initiatives with pre-vetted professionals.

Ideal candidates will possess robust financial and credit analysis skills, along with demonstrated expertise in short- and long-term credit and debt syndication.

The selected candidates will contribute to the origination, structuring, execution, and monitoring of innovative financial solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging diverse stakeholders.

What you’ll do

You will support the Mobilization and Asset Sharing Division in the origination and distribution of assets across the various industry segments through the various product offerings provided by IDB Invest, pricing of transactions, as well as developing and strengthening the relationship with the target investor base. Furthermore, you will work closely with other organizational divisions/teams of IDB Invest and IDB, as needed, to achieve coherence within the IDBG’s overall portfolio region wide.

The candidate’s main responsibilities include:

• Manage deal distribution process and ensure sell-down targets are realized.

• Participate in the pitching of new mobilization opportunities, and negotiations with borrowers and participating banks.

• Build and maintain contacts and relationships with relevant banks and institutions covering the Latin American and Caribbean markets as well as with potential donors.

• Ensure products build maximum opportunity for third party finance mobilization for transactions across industries.

• Follow transactions in the loan syndications and capital markets in order to identify trends and impacts that could affect IDB Invest mobilization and transaction structures.

• Contribute to the management of IDB Invest’s portfolio of assets through secondary sales and the use of unfunded credit protection products.

• Prepare pricing analyses based on comparable transactions in the bank and capital markets.

• Prepare information memoranda, deal teasers, bank meeting presentations and documentation for allocated transactions.

• Work closely with the Mobilization team members to identify product needs that will serve to expand our investor base.

What you'll need

• Education: You hold at least a Master’s degree, or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, International Development or other relevant field.
• Experience: for a Senior Associate at least 3 years and for an Officer at least 4 years of relevant professional experience at a financial institution, corporation, investment fund, multilateral development bank or other private sector entity is required.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. (Portuguese and French will be considered as a plus). 

Requirements

• Citizenship:
  • For National Staff: You are either a citizen of any of our Country Offices’ locations or a non-citizen eligible to obtain residence or authorization to work in the country in which you are to be assigned without the need for sponsorship by IDB Invest.
  • For International Staff: There are no citizenship requirements.
• Consanguinity: 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

International or National staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include: 

• 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, 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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