We improve lives
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.
About this position
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.
We are currently searching for two dynamic professionals to support the Portfolio Management Division in managing, from signature to final repayment, a portfolio of loans, bonds, guarantees, structured finance and equity investments to private sector and non-sovereign-guaranteed counterparts in the Financial Intermediaries segment and the Corporates & SMEs segment.
What you’ll do
Support Portfolio Management Officers in:
- Overseeing a portfolio of loans, bonds, guarantees, structured finance and/or equity transactions.
- Conducting data gathering, validation, and analysis of projects in portfolio to assess counterparty performance, monitor compliance with financing agreements, and mitigate risk.
- Performing financial statement analysis, analyzing financial projections, preparing risk rating proposals and periodic supervision reports to assess the financial and business standing of our counterparts.
- Following ongoing developments in the relevant industry sectors and countries, assessing events affecting the portfolio under supervision and, when necessary, disseminating information and recommendations for appropriate action.
- Engaging with borrowers, sponsors, fund managers, B-lenders, co-lenders, co-investors, agents and internal counterparts, and participating in client monitoring meetings, as applicable.
- Preparing presentations, performance metrics assessments, and tailored materials for internal and external audiences, and contributing to the development and assessment of developmental effectiveness indicators.
- Ensuring that counterparts comply with IDB Invest internal risk policies and guidelines, liaising closely with the credit risk management, environmental and social, legal and finance departments, among others.
- Proposing and supporting actions to improve and streamline internal processes.
- Providing support to the Portfolio Management Division and the ICT Department in all other tasks required.
What you'll need
Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Development Studies, or relevant field. CFA charter holder or Master’s degree (or MBA) will be considered a plus.
Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in credit assessment and/or rating of financial intermediaries and/or corporate counterparts, gained within a commercial, investment or development bank, financial institution, financial advisory firm and/or rating agency. You have a clear understanding of the operational work of IDB Invest or a similar multilateral institution, sector knowledge in the industries in which we operate as well as experience in an international environment, preferably in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish or Portuguese) is required.
Requirements
Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in job locations (Ecuador , El Salvador, Chile, and Honduras) without the need for sponsorship. .
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 (up to 48 months, if applicable).
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
-Leave 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.
-On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
-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.
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 .
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