Location

This position can be based in the following cities: Belize City, Guatemala City, Managua, Mexico City, Panama City, Port-au-Prince, San Jose, San Salvador, Santo Domingo, and Tegucigalpa.

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 vertical industries: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, 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.

To deliver on this ambition, IDB Invest reorganized its structure and created the Regions Department, which manages business and client relationships from a country perspective. The regions include:

• Southern Cone (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay)
• Andean Group (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela)
• Caribbean (The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago)
• Central America, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic

Additionally, the Industries and Cross-Cutting Themes Department manages business and client engagement from an industry perspective. It is composed of six divisions: three focused on core industries (Infrastructure and Energy (IEN), Financial Institutions (FLI), and Corporates (SMC)); two focused on cross-cutting themes (Climate and Environment (CLE) and Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI)); and one dedicated to Portfolio Management (PTM). Together, these divisions support the implementation of IDB Invest’s mandate by providing sectoral expertise, thematic leadership, and strategic portfolio oversight across the institution. 

About this position

The Infrastructure and Energy Division (IEN), part of the Industries and Cross-Cutting Themes Department (ICT), leads the development and delivery of operations in transport, water and sanitation, energy, and social infrastructure across all regions.

The Central America, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic Division (RID), part of the Regions Department (RGS), is responsible for managing business and client engagement from a country perspective within its member countries. It also provides oversight to the Country Representatives of the IDB’s Vice Presidency for Countries. 

Both ICT and RGS departments provide oversight to the Delivery Units' Directors at IDB Invest. The Delivery Units are responsible for: (i) establishing and maintaining client relationships, (ii) building pipeline through upstream project and sector development, (iii) transaction execution through the incorporation of multiple financial products including loans, guarantees, debt capital markets, equity and quasi-equity instruments, as well as resource mobilization and technical cooperation and (iv) acting as the center of institutional knowledge and expertise for the sectors covered by the Division. This integrated model enables Delivery Units to align business development with strategic priorities, enhance regional coordination, and ensure operational effectiveness across IDB Invest.

You will report to the Director of the Delivery Unit that has a dual-reporting structure to both the Managing Director of the Infrastructure & Energy Division (IEN) and the Central America, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic Division (CID). 

What you’ll do

You will support the structuring, negotiation, approval and closing of infrastructure projects in the sectors covered by the Infrastructure & Energy Division throughout the assigned region.

• Deal Origination and Execution: (i) support senior team members in identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities, (ii) assist in the due diligence process, conducting thorough research and analysis to assess the feasibility and risks associated with transactions, (iii) contribute to the preparation and review of transaction documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IDB Invest standards.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: (i)  work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across IDB Invest particularly on environmental, social and corporate governance safeguards, development effectiveness, legal, advisory, risk, and integrity functions to ensure the seamless execution of transactions, (ii)  foster a team-oriented environment by actively contributing ideas, sharing expertise, and providing mentorship to junior team members, (iii) collaborate with IDB experts to offer the best solutions to clients and in order to catalyze financing for the growing demand for infrastructure, (iv) support the Portfolio Management Division as needed on supervising the portfolio of Infrastructure & Energy projects.

• Financial Analysis and Modeling: (i) conduct in-depth financial analysis, including building and maintaining complex financial models, to support investment decisions, (ii) perform scenario analysis including running sensitivity analyses over financial models and preparing results to be presented for decision making.

• Client Presentations and Communication: (i) prepare client presentations, pitch materials, and other documentation to effectively communicate complex financial information, (ii) engage in client interactions, participating in meetings, presentations, and discussions to address client needs and provide strategic advice.

• Market Research and Industry Analysis: (i) stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and competitive landscapes to provide valuable insights for decision-making, (ii) conduct thorough research on specific sectors and companies to identify potential opportunities and risks.

• Project Management: (i) effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines associated with various projects, (ii) take ownership of specific aspects of transactions and projects, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Continuous Learning and Development: (i) proactively seek opportunities for professional development, staying current on industry best practices, trends, and emerging technologies, (ii) contribute to the development of junior team members through mentorship, training, and knowledge sharing.

• Relationship Building: (i) cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, and other key stakeholders, (ii) act as a liaison between the firm and clients, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction through effective communication and responsiveness.

What you'll need

• Education: At least a Bachelor's or equivalent degree with specialization/major in finance, accounting, business administration, or economics. Master's degree or MBA will be considered a plus. 
• Experience: You have at least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in analysis and loan origination and structuring complex structured finance (project finance) transactions or financial analysis with a validated track record of working with a broad range of financial instruments and products (including equity and mezzanine). You have expertise working with domestic and international institutional investors. Understanding client needs and challenges, market idiosyncrasies, and drivers of change in Latin America and the Caribbean would be highly valued. Confirmed experience in a similar role in an investment or advisory firm, bank, or infrastructure company would be desirable. Strong client relationship experience and skills are also highly valued.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Requirements

•    Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama or with residency or legal permit to work in one of these countries.

•    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

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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