Trade, Supply Chain, Commodity Finance

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 to scale up investments and drive development and climate impact across the region.

IDB Invest has reorganized its structure to implement this new business model, creating the Financial Solutions, Mobilization, and Asset Sharing (FSM) Department to support the Industries and Regions department in structuring transactions, mobilizing assets for investors, and managing the equity business.

About This Position

The FSM Department is establishing a pool of highly qualified professionals, ready-to-hire Senior Associates and Officers to strengthen the Trade, Supply Chain and Commodity Finance (TSF). This talent pool will enable the division to respond rapidly to emerging business needs and support growth initiatives with pre-vetted professionals. Ideal candidates will possess robust financial and credit analysis skills, along with demonstrated expertise in short- and long-term Trade, Supply Chain and Commodity Finance financial products.

Members of the pool will contribute to the origination, structuring, execution, and monitoring of innovative financial solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging diverse stakeholders. As a Division, in TSF we are responsible for: i) New Product Creation: Product development and standardization, strategic product initiatives execution; ii) Advisory Sales: Origination, structuring and closing of new business with a product component (together with the industries and regions teams); iii) Implementation and retention: Product end-to-end operational deployment, counterparty onboarding, end-to-end systems configuration, systems enhancements, etc.; Daily execution of transactional/operational matters, including disbursements, payments, prepayments, WACs, etc; and iv) Trade Asset Management (TAM): Mobilization of trade assets (primary and secondary mobilization).

What you'll do

Senior Associate – Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and supports the four TSF product functions: New Product Creation, Advisory Sales, Implementation and Retention, and Trade Asset Management.
• Conducts data gathering and in-depth analysis on moderate to complex financial TSF transactions and projects.
• Monitors and tracks transaction, portfolio, and agreement performance; prepares recommendations and escalates issues as needed.
• Performs external analysis of financial, market, and technological trends relevant to TSF financial products.
• Takes initiative as directed, sets up support systems/processes to underpin implementation.
• Builds technical expertise and collaborates across teams to address client/project needs.

Officer – Additional Responsibilities

• Provides rigorous analysis on complex projects, processes, or financial transactions.
• Engages in consultations with internal/external clients to determine business and product needs.
• Reviews deliverables, manages implementation issues, and contributes to client-facing presentations.
• Develops technical capabilities and expertise in assigned area.
• Maintain knowledge of industry and transactions including the preparation of lessons learned from projects.

Specific Expertise Required

• Trade, Supply Chain and Commodity Finance: Practical exposure to deal origination, structuring, operational deployment and distribution/mobilization of TSF transactions with financial institutions and corporate clients.
• Proven capabilities in client retention strategies and TSF product development, including new product launch and counterparty onboarding.
• Generating pricing data and analyses based on market information through constant contact with partner banks and corporate clients.

What you'll need

• Education: Master's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or other relevant field. CFA/CPA etc. will be considered a plus.
• Experience: for a Senior Associate at least 3 years and for an Officer at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a financial institution, corporation, investment fund, multilateral development bank or other relevant private sector entity. Experience with AI and data analytics tools is a plus.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is desirable.

Requirements

• For National Staff: You are a citizen of the country where you are assigned or eligible to obtain residency/authorization to work without sponsorship by IDB Invest.
• For International Staff: No citizenship requirements.
• Consanguinity: No family members (up to the fourth degree) working at IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

International or National staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to different needs and life moments, including:

• A competitive compensation package
• Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave
• Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs
• Pension plan: defined benefit
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Health and well-being: Access to Health Services Center
• Development support: mentoring, counseling, training, 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. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please email

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