Location This position can be based in: Asuncion, Sao Paulo, Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires or Montevideo. 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. 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 Corporates Division (SMC), part of the Industries and Cross-Cutting Themes Department, leads the origination and delivery of operations in agribusiness, manufacturing, tourism and digital economy. The Southern Cone Division (RSC), part of the Regions Department, 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 and to the Directors of Delivery Units 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 Corporates Division (SMC) and the Southern Cone Division (RSC). What you’ll do You Will Be Integrated Into The Team That Manages Client Relationships And Structures New Corporate Transactions Of Loans, Quasi-equity, And Equity Investments In LAC. Your Scope Of Activities Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To Demonstrate a thorough understanding of finance and financial services, especially corporate and project financing.Support the Director of the Delivery Unit in developing and maintaining quality client relationships to ensure responsive client service and improve new business opportunities.Review and analyze financial statements and build and/or adjust Excel financial models, including financial projection models, to evaluate financial information and support management decision-making.Proactively identify potential investment opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact including creating financial models, analyzing historical and projected financial models and conducting industry and market research and assisting in IDB Invest’s business development efforts.Participate in negotiations; use negotiation skills to overcome impasses and lead negotiations in straightforward transactions.When required and under the supervision of the team leader, coordinate complete transactions (including in person due diligences) and develop appropriate financial structures for straightforward and sophisticated transactions, including all the internal transaction management.Work closely with IDB Invest’s development partners to manage environmental, social, technical, legal, corporate governance, and other risks in projects and champion IDB Invest’s offerings to clients.Prepare documentation for IDB Invest internal processes and contribute to the preparation and review of legal transaction documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IDB Invest standards.Assist with disbursements for approved lending and investment transactions by assisting with the verification of all contractual conditions.Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, pitchbooks, and other business-related reports in the day-to-day operations of the Delivery Unit. What you'll need Education: You hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, accounting.Experience: You have at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in loan and investments origination, structuring structured finance (project finance), or corporate finance transactions. Confirmed experience in a similar role in an investment, advisory firm, or development bank would be desirable. Strong client relationship experience and skills are also highly valued.Languages: Advanced Level of Spanish, English and / or Portuguese. Requirements Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay or Uruguay 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 A competitive compensation package.Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leaveHealth 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. #IDBInvest

Location The position can be based in any of the following cities: Buenos Aires (Argentina), São Paulo (Brazil), Santiago de Chile (Chile), Asuncion (Paraguay) or Montevideo (Uruguay). 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. 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, leads the development and delivery of operations in transport, water and sanitation, energy, and social infrastructure across all regions. The Southern Cone Division (RSC), part of the Regions Department, 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 and to the Heads of Delivery Units 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. 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 Southern Cone Division (RSC). What you’ll do Responsibilities The consultant's scope of activities shall include, but not be limited to, providing support for the identification, appraisal, structuring, negotiation, closing, disbursement, and monitoring of infrastructure and energy projects, mostly structured as limited recourse project finance transactions in the sectors listed above. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Project Origination Prepare marketing materials: teasers, financial proposals, and presentations to prospective clients.Conduct industry and market research and assist investment Officers in business development efforts, including research relative to prospective projects and sponsors, gather and review relevant market and financial data. data and help with the preparation of operations summaries and preliminary desk evaluations of potential projects.Build and maintain quality client relationships to ensure responsive client service and to improve new business opportunities. Structuring Process Prepare terms of reference and lead the selection of external consulting firms (independent engineers, market consultants, insurance consultants, tax & financial model consultants, etc.) that support the investment team in the appraisal of project finance operations.Work with other team members and the external consulting firms to perform the due diligence process of the transactions.Participate in negotiations with clients to gather necessary technical, legal, economic, and financial information. Information is assigned to assess the merits of potential lending or equity investment projects.Create, review, and/or adapt financial models and prepare sensitivity analyses required in connection with the credit assessment of the transactions.Review and analyze historical and projected financial data statements and perform financial Analyses for project finance transactions and/or corporate financing.Assist Investment Officers in the preparation of documentation for IDB Invest's internal approval processes.Maintain the internal system updated.Support the Financial Closing Process.Assist Investment Officers during the closing process of the transactions.Assist with financial closings and disbursements for approved lending and investment projects by assisting with the verification that clients comply with all contractual conditions. 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: Between 2 and 4 years of progressive experience in a financial institution or in the finance department of a private sector company, in particular in energy, transport, social infrastructure, water, and sanitation sectors.Languages: Proficiency in English and either Spanish or Portuguese is required. Requirements Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay or Uruguay or with residency or legal permit to work in any 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 consultant Full-Time, 36 months. What we offer Benefits The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include: A competitive compensation packages.Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave.Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.Hybrid and flexible work schedules.Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and 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. #IDBInvest

*This is an international staff role based at our Headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer visa and relocation support. Location Post of duty: Washington, District of Columbia, USA. We improve lives The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. About This Position We are looking for a strategic, analytical, and inspirational Director, Financial & Transaction Services. As Director, Operational Optimization and Support Team (OST), you will lead a team of subject matter experts (SMEs), streamline and reengineer processes to enhance efficiency and automation, and oversee the execution of key initiatives such as the IT Roadmap and Capital Budget, ensuring cross-functional alignment and strategic impact. You will work in the Operational Optimization and Support Team (OST) as part of the Operations Division (OPD) in the Finance and Administration department (FNA). The Operational Optimization and Support Team (OST) leads comprehensive, end-to-end process improvements, guiding cross-functional transformation initiatives. Operational Optimization and Support Team (OST) works within the Operations Division (OPD) to streamline Finance and Administration department's (FNA) role in project review and participation, manage internal projects and ensure quality internal controls. What you’ll do Manage, coach and motivate a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) promoting leadership development, excellence in client service and multi-discipline interactions.Develop team communication standards for interacting internally within FNA and with other departments.Streamline end to end processes to boost efficiency, automation and growth within IDB Invest.Responsible for identifying new processes in where changes are needed and reengineering required in order to make them more efficient across the Institution.Work in close collaboration with the IT Roadmap initiatives to align efforts and accompany the changes in the processes involved.Manage, monitor, and coordinate activities related to Program Management.Provide governance framework and support for the monitoring and execution of the Capital Budget (and IT Roadmap).Decision facilitation and dependency management. Facilitating decision making and ITSC prioritization among competing priorities.Prepare and support all the updates for the IT Steering Committee.Provide strategic insights to the OPD Div Chief on key initiative status, challenges and learnings. What you'll need Education: Master's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in acting in a similar role in the private sector, private banks, investment firms, corporate and investment banking sector, or development finance institutions focused on the private sector; having worked in different cultural settings, preferably in Latin America. Substantial understanding of a wide variety of financial products and services and experience in their related operational processes.Strong understanding of the regulatory environments of the countries where IDB Group operates.Strong change management experience in an evolving and complex environment to identify and inspire change to best serve the needs of the organization in the future.The ability for strategic thinking. High analytical and problem-solving skills required, with a clear ability to add value through creative thinking, in-depth, and disciplined analysis, and effective monitoring of metrics and results.Strong client services orientation, collaborative approach, fostering and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.The capacity to plan and manage human resources and operations to achieve quality results in a productive and financially sustainable manner.Lean Six Sigma certification, Certified Expert in Business Process Management and/or any other similar certifications are a plus. Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable. Please note that for this position, the final candidates will be required to successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction of the IDB Group, as a pre-employment condition, which will be conducted by third-parties. Requirements Citizenship: No requirements.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 International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. What we offer Benefits 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, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.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.We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.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.Other perks (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and 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. #IDBInvest Our Human Resources Team carefully reviews every application.