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IDB Invest · 1 day ago

IDB Invest - Senior Risk & Knowledge Consultant

Washington, DC

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group, committed to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. They are seeking a Senior Risk & Knowledge Consultant responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive credit risk training program and promoting credit risk knowledge throughout the organization.

FinanceFinancial ServicesLendingVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Establish a centralized knowledge platform for credit risk management and document its corresponding governance

Create a syllabus and content for a credit risk management training course for all IDB Invest and update it periodically, as needed

Design a credit risk culture training program to strengthen organizational awareness and best practices

Train IDB Invest’s personnel, particularly investment officers, in credit risk along with other colleagues from the Risk Management, Legal and Finance Departments

Disseminate knowledge and coordinate dissemination throughout the organization of lessons learned from Risk Management, Special Assets, Social, Environmental and Corporate Governance, and Portfolio Management Divisions

Provide advice and support on risk management issues, including credit risk and special assets

Provide advice and training to IDB Lab on risk management and special situations

Coordinate on linkages between corporate governance and risk issues and training, including the role of Director or Observer in IDB Invest’s investee companies

Qualification

Credit risk managementCorporate governanceFinancial transactionsTraining program designStakeholder engagementKnowledge disseminationProject financeImpaired transactionsLegal frameworksSpanish proficiencyEnglish proficiencyLeadershipSoft skills

Required

Master's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in law, finance, accounting, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role

Certificates or relevant training in leadership and corporate governance are desirable

At least 15 years of progressive experience with multilateral development banks or development finance institutions

Strong background in credit risk management, special assets, and impaired transactions, including project finance, corporates, financial intermediaries, investment funds, and equity investments

Expertise in financial and legal transactions to support effective knowledge dissemination and lessons-learned strategies

Familiarity with the legal and regulatory frameworks of IDB Group member countries

Ability to engage diverse stakeholders—such as governments, private sector, NGOs, and civil society

Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written

Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable

Benefits

A competitive compensation package.

Leaves 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.

We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

Hybrid and flexible work schedules

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.

Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

Company

IDB Invest

IDB Invest provides financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries. It is a sub-organization of Inter American Development Bank.

Founded in 1986

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees