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IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group committed to supporting the sustainable development of Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. Our mission is to finance, structure, and mobilize capital for companies and projects that support economic growth, resilience, and long-term development across the region.
IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, and Corporates.
As part of its evolving business model, “Originate to Share,” IDB Invest is expanding its capacity to mobilize private capital and scale development impact across Latin America and the Caribbean, supported by a $3.5 billion capitalization from its shareholders. The model strengthens IDB Invest’s ability to originate high-quality assets, structure innovative financial solutions, and connect global capital with opportunities across the region.
To deliver on the above-mentioned, “Originate to Share” business model, IDB Invest has reorganized its structure. As part of this transformation, the newly created Regions Department (RGS), in partnership with the public‑sector arm of the IDB Group, manages relationships with national governments through dual reporting and oversight of the IDB Group Country Representatives. Additionally, RGS, under dual reporting with the Industries and Cross‑Cutting Themes Department (ICT), supervises the Delivery Units responsible for executing operational programs, managing client relationships at the country level, and leading upstream pipeline development for IDB Invest. RGS is composed by four Divisions as follows:
- Southern Cone Division: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay
- Andean Region Division: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
- Caribbean Division: The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
- Central America Division: Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.
The Industries and Cross Cutting Themes Department (ICT) manages business and client engagement from an industry perspective. It is composed of six divisions: three focused on core industries (Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, and Corporates); two focused on cross-cutting themes (Climate and Environment and Economic Opportunities); and one dedicated to Portfolio Management.
About this position
The Corporates Division (SMC), part of the Industries and Cross-Cutting Themes Department, leads the origination and delivery of operations in five key sectors, including mining.
The Andean Region Division (RAN) and the Southern Cone Division (RSC), part of the Regions Department, are responsible for managing business and client engagement from a country perspective within its member countries. They also provide 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.
We are seeking a Senior Investment Officer to join either the RAN or the RSC Delivery Unit, focusing exclusively on the mining and metals sectors. The selected candidate will support the origination, structuring, execution, and management of mining and metals transactions, with regional responsibilities across RAN and RSC.
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 Managing Director of the relevant regional division (RAN or RSC).
What you’ll do
As Senior Investment Officer, your scope of activities shall include, but not be limited to:
- Be responsible for the identification, selection, origination, execution, and closing of metals and mining equity, quasi-equity, and debt (loans and guarantees, as well as capital market) transactions;
- Lead the evaluation of both lending and non-lending metals and mining projects, including but not limited to the initial screening of project applications, evaluation of feasibility studies, and preparation of project concept notes, assessing project risks and advising on appropriate risk mitigation actions;
- Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for complex metals and mining transactions. Assess and structure transactions to maximize the potential for commercial co-financing and catalyzing additional sources of capital;
- Review and analyze financial statements and build and/or adjust Excel financial models, including financial projection models, to evaluate financial information, project economics, commodity exposure, and market dynamics in the metals and mining sector and support management decision-making.
- Coordinate with a variety of complementary team members including the environmental, social, and governance safeguards, finance, development effectiveness, legal, and risk functions as it relates to project structuring and closing of metals and mining transactions;;
- Execute the closing of metals and mining transactions and the disbursement process for approved lending and investment transactions and verify all contractual conditions prior to disbursement.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to more junior team members, helping strengthen institutional capabilities in metals and mining finance;
- Build links and networks with key partners internally and externally, including mining companies, sponsors, corporates, financial institutions, infrastructure sponsors, institutional investors, regulators, global and regional private businesses, multilateral partners, and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities;
- Contribute to metals and mining industry and market research to guide the business origination and execution efforts aligned with the investment strategy of IDB Invest and its mandate for the private sector;
- Oversee the preparation of lessons learned from metals and mining projects within and outside the IDB Group. Disseminate information to project teams on transaction strengths, weaknesses, risks and risk mitigation options; and
- Represent and promote IDB Invest by developing key relationships by liaising with mining industry experts, potential clients, potential partners, and stakeholders.
What you'll need
- Education: An advanced degree (Masters, MBA, or equivalent) in economics, legal, finance, business administration, engineering, or another relevant field.
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Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in investment banking, project finance, private equity, or corporate finance, with a proven track record of originating and executing complex private sector transactions.
- Experience in corporate lending and/or project finance is required, along with strong client relationship management skills.
- Prior experience in the metals and mining sector is highly preferred, whether in treasury roles within mining-related companies or in structuring and financing activities at financial institutions focused on metals and mining.
- Experience working within a Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) or Development Finance Institution (DFI) is considered an asset.
- Understanding of sector challenges, key trends, market idiosyncrasies, and drivers of change in LAC;
- Strong financial modeling/valuation and analytical skills; and
- A strong network of prospective clients and industry professionals.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Requirements
- Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in job location without the need for sponsorship.
- 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
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.
-On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
-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.
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