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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.
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 Investโs 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 (ICT), leads the development and delivery of operations in transport, water and sanitation, energy, and social infrastructure across all regions.
The Caribbean Countries Division (RCB), 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 IDBโs 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 Infrastructure & Energy Division (IEN) and the Caribbean Countries Division (RCB).
What youโll do
You will maintain responsibility for origination and customer relationships in the assigned countries and lead the structuring, negotiation, approval, and closing of infrastructure projects in the sectors covered by the Infrastructure and Energy Division. You will lead the outreach and be asked to assist in the origination and structuring efforts of infrastructure projects in these countries.
- Business Development & Client Acquisition: (i) identify and target new business opportunities by proactively researching potential clients in need of support from IDB Invest, (ii) lead the preparation and delivery of client pitches, offering tailored financial solutions to meet their specific business needs, (iii) leverage existing networks to bring in new clients while maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients.
What you'll need
โข Education: Masterโs (or equivalent advanced degree) in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, International Development, and/or other relevant fields. Academic specialization in infrastructure development and/or transaction management is desirable.
โข Experience: You have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience as a lead investment officer in loan, equity origination, structuring complex structured finance (project finance) transactions with a validated track record of working with a broad range of financial instruments and products (including equity and mezzanine). Confirmed experience in a similar role in a commercial or development bank, or advisory firm, bank, or infrastructure company would be desirable. Strong client relationship experience and skills are also highly valued.
โข Languages: Advanced or Native English Level. Spanish is considered a Plus
Requirements
โข Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, or Trinidad and Tobago, or with residency or legal permit to work in either of these countries.
โข 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 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. 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, 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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