IDB Invest

Overview

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. Our shareholder-approved capitalization of $3.5 billion enables the Originate to Share model to scale up investments and broaden private sector participation in development and climate impact.

About This Position

The Southern Cone Division (RGS/RSC) of the Regions Department of IDB Invest is looking for a Regional Lead Officer (Upstream / Pre-investment) to:

• Collaborate with IDB Country Representatives and Delivery Units to support governments and private sector stakeholders in conceptualizing, designing, structuring and launching initiatives to boost private sector participation in the economy, including privatizations, PPPs, concessions, and other forms of private investments.
• Support governments to strengthen State-Owned Enterprises with the goal of making them eligible for non-sovereign guarantee financing.
• Identify and promote public sector enabling measures that facilitate and unlock high-impact private sector investments and provide private sector input for public sector interventions and regulatory changes.
• Work with Delivery Units to support incubation of high-impact opportunities that require early-stage development and pre-investment support at the country, industry or client level.

What you’ll do

• Advance regional business development activities and help the Regional Managing Director to develop a strong pipeline of investments by assessing business leads, anticipating market trends and employing deep sector/country/market knowledge.
• Identify and deploy pre-investment and advisory initiatives in the region, in conjunction with ICT advisory teams and/or other IDB Invest teams, to achieve market, industry or client improvements that result in an impact-driven pipeline of bankable investments.
• Identify and promote public-sector enabling measures that unlock private sector investments.
• Ensure alignment of regional actions with corporate strategy and key performance targets. Track regional private sector operations and identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and financial and blended finance interventions.
• Develop, deepen and maintain key public and private sector relationships to support IDB Invest visibility and positioning at the country level.
• Provide strategic, operational, and technical support to the Regional Managing Director and IDB Country Representatives regarding private sector and non-sovereign guaranteed (NSG) opportunities, products, pipeline, and portfolio in the region. Support the Regional Managing Director in preparing for and following up on private sector missions, investor roundtables, and high-level forums.
• Support Country Representatives in the programming process to identify upstream opportunities for inclusion in the country dialogue, as well as private sector perspectives and opportunities for synergies in the public sector.
• Support the Managing Director and Country Representatives in identifying country/market trends, regional dynamics, institutional priorities and opportunities to deepen private sector impact, and provide synthesized intelligence for decision-making through local knowledge, market research and data analytics.
• Drive and monitor strategic initiatives and special projects delegated by the Regional Managing Director. Identify and escalate risks or bottlenecks that may hinder regional execution.

What you'll need

• Education: Master’s degree in economics, finance, business, law, engineering, or another relevant field.
• Experience: At least 6 years of progressive experience in project development, structuring and lending to private sector clients. Also experience engaging with private sector clients, local and national governments and other stakeholders.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Key skills

• Communicating Impact/Storytelling
• Product Knowledge
• Strategy Development
• Country Knowledge, Policy and Dialogue
• Market & Development Analytics
• Product Scalability/Synergy
• Promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Collaboration
• Acting Strategically to Deliver Client and Organizational Results
• Business Intelligence
• Client Business Knowledge & Solutions Provisioning
• Client Relationship Management
• Customer Relationship Management and Networking
• Knowledge of the Latin American Region
• Negotiation & Communication
• Public-Private Synergies
• Relationship Management
• Sales, Origination and Closing Skills

Requirements

• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of Brazil, Argentina, or Uruguay, or hold residency or a valid work permit that allows you to work in one of these countries.
• 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

• Staff: 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: Medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs for employees and eligible dependents.
• Pension plan: Defined benefit pension plan.
• Relocation assistance when applicable.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Health and well-being: Access to Health Services Center for preventive care and health education.
• Development support: Mentoring, counseling, training, language classes, mobility options, and more.
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Bike Racks, Parking, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. We strive for excellence, recognize contributions, and celebrate impact. We include all voices, cultivate belonging, and champion fairness. We provide reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process; contact if you require an accommodation.

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