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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 Spreading & Analysis Team as Analysts. The selected candidates will support financial statement spreading and analysis 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 Spreading & Analysis Team, which is part of IDB Invest’s Finance Department’s Operations Division.

What you’ll do

• Conduct review, analysis and entering of financial statements of IDB Invest clients in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with project teams to prepare standard and comprehensive financial analysis for IDB Invest clients.
• Support for portfolio management and origination officers following up on issues related to risk systems, financial spreading and other tools used.
• Assistance in the creation and testing of new financial and risk tools that are implemented in the team or the organization.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and risk assessments.
• 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 financial analysis, credit risk system, tools, and other relevant topics.
• Lead the identification and implementation of solutions and efficiencies within the area, driving continuous process improvement and fostering the adoption of best practices across the team.
• Support additional related tasks as required.

What you'll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.

Experience: At least 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, application of accounting standards, credit risk assessment, or related areas is highly desirable.

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

Core capabilities:

• 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.

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

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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