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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 โOriginate to Shareโ 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 a highly skilled and experienced Senior Consultant in Risk Culture and Knowledge Dissemination. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive credit risk training program, as well as promoting credit risk knowledge and culture throughout the organization, either directly or through third parties.
You will be part of the Credit Risk Management Division, within the Risk Management Department.
What youโll do
- Establish a centralized knowledge platform for credit risk management and document its corresponding governance.
- Create a syllabus and content for a credit risk management training course for all IDB Invest and update it periodically, as needed.
- Design a credit risk culture training program to strengthen organizational awareness and best practices.
- Train IDB Investโs personnel, particularly investment officers, in credit risk along with other colleagues from the Risk Management, Legal and Finance Departments.
- Disseminate knowledge and coordinate dissemination throughout the organization of lessons learned from Risk Management, Special Assets, Social, Environmental and Corporate Governance, and Portfolio Management Divisions.
- Provide advice and support on risk management issues, including credit risk and special assets.
- Provide advice and training to IDB Lab on risk management and special situations.
- Coordinate on linkages between corporate governance and risk issues and training, including the role of Director or Observer in IDB Investโs investee companies.
What you'll need
- Education: Masterโs degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in law, finance, accounting, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. In addition, certificates or relevant training in leadership and corporate governance are desirable.
- Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of progressive experience with multilateral development banks or development finance institutions, combined with a strong background in credit risk management, special assets, and impaired transactions, including project finance, corporates, financial intermediaries, investment funds, and equity investments. Expertise in financial and legal transactions is essential to support effective knowledge dissemination and lessons-learned strategies. Familiarity with the legal and regulatory frameworks of IDB Group member countries and the ability to engage diverse stakeholdersโsuch as governments, private sector, NGOs, and civil societyโare required.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Requirements
- Citizenship: No requirements.
- 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
-International consultant: International consultant Full-Time,12 months (up to 48 months).
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: 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 well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
-Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, 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.
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