Job Description
IDB Invest - Transaction Services Screening Analyst
City:  San Jose
Company:  IDB Invest
Posting End Date:  Pending

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.

About this position

We are looking for two (2) highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented professionals to join our Screening Team as Analysts. The selected candidates will support integrity due diligence processes and serve as key contributors to team development, cross-functional collaboration, and institutional capacity building. The role goes beyond technical execution and requires autonomy, leadership, and strategic coordination.

 

You will work in the Transaction Service Screening Team, which is part of IDB Invest’s Finance Department’s Operations Division.

What you’ll do

  • Conduct integrity due diligence on IDB Invest clients in accordance with IDB Group policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with project teams to collect relevant information and perform comprehensive background checks.
  • Utilize paid databases and open-source tools (e.g., Google) to identify potential integrity risks, including fraud, corruption, and litigation.
  • Apply legal and compliance criteria to assess and categorize identified risks based on severity.
  • Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and risk assessments.
  • Coordinate with the Office of Institutional Integrity to address and clarify potential concerns.
  • Act as a senior reviewer (checker) for deliverables and analyses prepared by other team members, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with institutional standards.
  • Lead or actively contribute to mentoring processes, offering technical and professional guidance to junior colleagues and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating collaboration across departments and with other IDB Group units.
  • Serve as the team’s focal point for training and onboarding, organizing and/or delivering sessions on integrity, compliance, tools, and other relevant topics.
  • Support additional related tasks as required.

What you'll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field.

Experience: At least 4 years of progressive experience in compliance, Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), or related areas is highly desirable.

    • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
    • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
    • Proven ability to take initiative, lead processes, and contribute to institutional development.


Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken; proficiency in Portuguese or French is a plus.

Requirements

Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Costa Rica or with residency or legal permit to work in Costa Rica. 


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 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. 


Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.  

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