Job Description
IDB Invest - Portfolio Management Lead Officer - Infrastructure and Energy
City:  Santiago, Sao Paulo
Company:  IDB Invest
Posting End Date:  7/30/2026 11:59 PM EST

We improve lives

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group committed to supporting the sustainable development of Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. Our mission is to finance, structure, and mobilize capital for companies and projects that support economic growth, resilience, and long-term development across the region. 
 
IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, and Corporates.  
 As part of its evolving business model, “Originate to Share,” IDB Invest is expanding its capacity to mobilize private capital and scale development impact across Latin America and the Caribbean, supported by a $3.5 billion capitalization from its shareholders. The model strengthens IDB Invest’s ability to originate high-quality assets, structure innovative financial solutions, and connect global capital with opportunities across the region. 
 
To deliver on the above-mentioned, “Originate to Share” business model, IDB Invest has reorganized its structure. As part of this transformation, the newly created Regions Department (RGS), in partnership with the public‑sector arm of the IDB Group, manages relationships with national governments through dual reporting and oversight of the IDB Group Country Representatives. Additionally, RGS, under dual reporting with the Industries and Cross‑Cutting Themes Department (ICT), supervises the Delivery Units responsible for executing operational programs, managing client relationships at the country level, and leading upstream pipeline development for IDB Invest. RGS is composed by four Divisions as follows: 
  • Southern Cone Division: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay 
  • Andean Region Division: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. 
  • Caribbean Division: The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.  
  • Central America Division: Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.  
  The Industries and Cross Cutting Themes Department (ICT) manages business and client engagement from an industry perspective. It is composed of six divisions: three focused on core industries (Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, and Corporates); two focused on cross-cutting themes (Climate and Environment and Economic Opportunities); and one dedicated to Portfolio Management. 

About this position

We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Management Lead Officer to join our Infrastructure and Energy Portfolio Management Team assigned to the Southern Cone (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay).  The Portfolio Management Division is part of the Industries and Cross-Cutting Themes Department, and it is responsible for managing and supervising IDB Invest’s portfolio in the region.

 

The Portfolio Management Lead Officer will oversee the management and monitoring of a portfolio of guarantees and non-sovereign loans provided to corporate entities and special purpose vehicles that drive productive investment projects. The portfolio will primarily cover countries within the Southern Cone, spanning key sectors such as energy, transportation, water and sanitation, and social infrastructure.

 

To ensure effective portfolio managing and monitoring, you will conduct and/or lead both periodic and ad hoc analyses of the financial performance of counterparties, as well as review loan documentation to verify compliance with contractual obligations. The Portfolio Management Lead Officer is tasked with identifying contractual breaches, credit, and operational risks, and proposing actionable solutions to address these issues. You will also manage risks to maintain the stability and integrity of BID Invest’s loan and guarantee portfolio. In addition, you will support the Portfolio Director of Infrastructure and Energy and you will collaborate to identify new investment opportunities with existing clients and provide guidance and mentorship to other Portfolio Management team members in the Southern Cone.

What you’ll do

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of loans and guarantees in the Southern Cone region, ensuring consistent oversight and strategic alignment.
  • Assess counterparties’ ability to meet financing agreements and proactively propose measures to mitigate identified risks.
  • Guide the analysis of clients’ financial statements and projections, review risk rating proposals, and periodic supervision reports to measure credit risk and evaluate the portfolio’s developmental impact.
  • Evaluate situations affecting loans and guarantees, communicate relevant information, and prepare recommendations to facilitate decisive action and define next steps.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with borrowers, shareholders, B and C lenders, agents, and internal stakeholders to foster collaboration and support portfolio objectives.
  • Conduct monitoring visits and coordinate project oversight with departments such as Risk, Legal, Environmental, Development Impact, and Finance to ensure comprehensive supervision.
  • Remain up to date on sector-specific developments, industry news, and significant events that could impact the credit portfolio’s performance.
  • Document and disseminate lessons learned from portfolio projects. Assist in creating effective indicators to measure developmental outcomes.
  • Recommend and help implement strategies to streamline and enhance internal processes for greater effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Review, evaluate, and process requests for waivers and amendments to primary loan agreements.
  • Provide support and advise the Portfolio Management Division across all required functions.

What you'll need

Education: Master’s in Business Administration or its equivalent in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience: At least six (6) years of relevant professional experience in credit evaluation and/or rating of corporate and/or project finance counterparties, preferably acquired at a bank, financial institution, and/or rating agency; alternatively in the management and financial planning of a company.

Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge Portuguese is preferable. 

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in job location without the need for sponsorship. 

Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to 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. 

Please note that the applicable contract will be determined by the IDB Group. This determination will be based on the location of the position, as well as the selected candidate’s nationality, residency status, and/or authorization to work without the need for sponsorship of the IDB Group in the country of assignment.

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. 

- On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking. 

-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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