Date of last update: 12/07/2022 2022-07-12
We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education, and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
The Bank's current focus areas include three development challenges – social inclusion and equality, productivity and innovation, and economic integration – and three cross-cutting issues – gender equality and diversity, climate change and environmental sustainability; and institutional capacity and the rule of law.
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Background: We are looking for a passionate professional with expertise in business strategy and planning, and project execution for our Investment Operations Department (INO). You will report directly to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of IDB Invest and be part of INO's Management Team (INO MT).
INO is responsible for clients and partners' engagement for the origination, structuring, closing and supervision of transactions and projects that meet our requirements. INO follows a matrix model with three Segment Divisions covering Infrastructure and Energy (Transport, Energy, Water and Sanitation and Social Infrastructure), Financial Institutions (Banks, Funds, and other Financial Institutions), and Corporates (Agribusiness, Tourism, Manufacturing and Telecommunications, Media and Technology), as well as transversal areas such as Financial Products and Services, and Portfolio Management. INO also houses two Teams (Marketing and Business Communications and Business Strategy, Planning and Resources), and is responsible for advisory engagements with clients, in close coordination with IDB Invest´s Strategy and Development Department (DSP).
The Team: Our Business Strategy, Planning and Resources Team (BPR) works closely and collaboratively with the INO MT to facilitate business strategy and management, oversee the planning and execution of transversal projects and initiatives, and manage core enablers for INO's operational model, representing its interests and priorities in committees and working groups within IDB Invest and the IDB Group.
What you will do: You will be supporting the INO MT in different areas, while managing a Team of approximately 6 full time employees.
Main Functions:
Business Strategy
Lead Strategic Business Planning activities, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for INO MT.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve IDB Invest's value proposition to clients, researching, benchmarking, analyzing data, and making recommendations.
Promote the use of well-regarded methodologies, analytical tools and frameworks to understand market dynamics, client behavior and developmental impact.
Business Information and Management Control
Supervise the sourcing and reporting of business related data, advising on the creation and update of dashboards and reports underpinning the continuous monitoring of selected Key Performance Indicators.
Provide inputs and analysis for INO MT and other areas within IDB Invest, to support decision-making, coordination, and the showcasing of business activities by the Marketing and Business Communications Team.
Resource Management
Oversee the preparation and execution of the Department's budget.
Ensure efficient support on human capital related matters (such as employee engagement, incentives, training, etc.) that are transversal to the Department in coordination with our Finance and Administration counterparts and Human Resources Department partners.
Operations Support and Transversal Initiatives
Assist the CIO in the preparation of selected internal committees and meetings related to milestones of the operations cycle (i.e.) where the CIO representation is needed.
Serve as management liaison to Institutional Strategy, Risk, Finance, Legal, Compliance and Operational Excellence partners, leading special projects, task forces and initiatives with transversal impact across INO in coordination with these areas.
Team Management
Lead the BPR Team and mentor its members in matters related to strategic goals and prioritization of activities, while fostering teamwork, communication, engagement, and technical excellence.
Education: You hold an advanced degree (at least Master's, MBA, or equivalent) in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, International Development and/or other relevant fields.
Experience: You have at least 10 years of relevant experience, with four (4) years of those managing a team. Experience in business planning and strategy, management controls, resource management, as well as a clear understanding of the business of, and the challenges faced by, a financial institution is required. Previous experience as Chief of Staff or otherwise working with Management Teams or Boards of Directors will be highly valued. An understanding of the operational work of IDB Invest or another multilateral institution will be a plus.
Language: You are proficient in written and oral Spanish and English; knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is a plus.
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Opportunity summary:
Type of contract: Fixed term
Length of Contract: 3 years
Starting date: Upon agreement with the candidate
Location: Washington DC
Our culture: Working with us you will be surrounded by a diverse group of people who have years of experience in all types of private investment development fields, including infrastructure and energy, corporates, financial institutions, financial and non-financial products and services, gender and diversity, communications and much more. Because we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
About us: IDB Invest, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, is a multilateral organization, committed to the development of the private sector of Latin America and the Caribbean by financing loans, equity investments, and guarantees. In addition, IDB Invest partners with clients to provide advisory and training services.
The IDB Invest offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Our Human Resources Department carefully reviews all applications.
The organization requires a COVID-19 vaccination for in-person business in the United States. Therefore, everyone working in HQ is required to present proof of vaccination status upon hire unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption, subject to the Bank's approval.
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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Multiple
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Banking and Finance
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations