IDB Invest · 1 day ago
IDB Invest - Director of the Caribbean Region - Infrastructure and Energy
Washington, DC
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group, committed to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. The Director of the Caribbean Region for Infrastructure and Energy will lead the execution of the business plan, manage client relationships, and oversee high-impact infrastructure and energy transactions across the subregion.
FinanceFinancial ServicesLendingVenture Capital
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of the IEN business plan within the RCB Region
Decide on capital allocation to achieve the operational and development impact goals
Approve projects’ eligibility, chair Investment Decision Meetings (IDMs) for project approval
Lead weekly RCB/IEN Huddles with development partners
Supervise and mentor direct reports, help improve employee engagement, conduct performance reviews and evaluation
Oversee transactions from the prospecting stage through origination, structuring, negotiation, internal approvals and financial closing ensuring that the investment teams are properly staffed and motivated
Manage high-level client relationships with key industry players and partners including both the public and private sectors, developing synergies with other areas of the IDB Group
Maintain constant dialogue with local partners such as infrastructure developers and investors, governmental and regulatory agencies (at the sovereign and sub-sovereign levels), public and private institutions in the financial markets and industry associations in the infrastructure space, seeking to build new relationships to generate new business opportunities
Interact with IDB teams within the Regions Department with a view to contribute to Governments and Authorities, detecting necessary improvements in the applicable regulatory frameworks to enable the structuring of financially viable and bankable projects and support upstream work within and outside the RCB Region to help countries develop a pipeline of projects in the sectors covered by the Delivery Unit
Maintain constant diplomacy with the other functions within the IDB Group (environmental, social and corporate governance safeguards, development effectiveness, legal, risk, and integrity functions, among others) as part of the overall construction of strong development bank transactions
Support product development and other initiatives to help address the needs of client and countries
Provide support for the development of IDBG Country Strategies and the IDB Invest’s multi-year Business Plans in relation to infrastructure and energy development as needed
Participate in conferences and seminars and other events appropriate to maintaining and building sector knowledge and promoting IDB Invest’s infrastructure and energy related capabilities
Promote innovation and encouraging staff to adopt changes being introduced in the marketplace and keeping abreast of opportunities for new products and services
Qualification
Required
An advanced degree (Masters, MBA, or equivalent) in economics, legal, finance, business administration, engineering, or another relevant field
At least 10 + years of relevant professional experience in management of teams or in loan 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 debt)
Expertise working with domestic and international institutional investors
Understanding of client needs and challenges, market dynamics, and drivers of change in LAC
Confirmed experience in a similar role in an investment or advisory firm, bank or infrastructure company
Strong client relationship experience and skills
Proficiency in English
Must be eligible to work in job location without the need for sponsorship (for candidates from Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, or Trinidad and Tobago)
You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab
Preferred
Academic specialization in infrastructure development and/or transaction management is desirable
Strong client relationship experience and skills are also highly valued
Confirmed experience in a similar role in an investment or advisory firm, bank or infrastructure company would be desirable
Benefits
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.
On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
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.
Other perks (Country specific).
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.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Scriven
CEO
Orlando Ferreira
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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