Inter-American Development Bank · 12 hours ago
Operations Principal Advisor
Washington, DC
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expInter-American Development Bank is a community of diverse and passionate individuals dedicated to improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Operations Principal Advisor will provide day-to-day management oversight and direction to senior staff, advise on corporate and operational matters, and lead analytical work to ensure the developmental impact of Bank projects and programs.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate collaboratively with management and other senior staff, the corporate and operational agenda of the Bank’s work at all levels where the EVP has responsibilities, including strategies, programs, projects, and financial and non-financial products
Advise and support the EVP and Chief Advisor on substantive corporate and operational matters, providing technical analysis and policy recommendations to inform decision-making. This will include, but not limited to, leading the development of an integrated, digitalized operating system to ensure quality control and agility across the full operations life cycle, as well as supporting the consolidation of newly established or expanded second-line-of-defense functions within the Strategic Core, both in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders
Review and provide technical and Strategic input on project negotiations, draft loan proposals, technical cooperations requiring Board approval, country strategies, sector framework documents, operational guidelines, and other matters brought to the Operations Policy Committee (OPC) and senior management committees
Coordinate and manage cross-cutting and complex operational work between business units across the Bank and within the IDB Group, fostering synergies across Vice Presidencies, Departments, Divisions, and Country/Sector teams
Conduct and lead analytical and operational work to ensure the long-term developmental impact of Bank Group projects and programs, including aspects of private sector development, regional integration, innovation, and comprehensive risk management
Propose development of advanced tools for monitoring strategic and operational performance, including key performance and risk management indicators, to ensure goals and commitments are achieved
Engage with oversight units (OVE, OII, ETH, AUG, MICI, among others), preparing analyses and responses as needed to ensure accountability and compliance with Bank policies
Coordinate and lead special initiatives/projects as assigned by the EVP or Chief Advisor, particularly those requiring integration of corporate and operational processes
Ensure data-driven decision-making in corporate matters, including advanced process optimization, talent management, and corporate finance
Support EVP’s participation in the Board of Directors, the Policy and Evaluation Committee, Programming Committees of the Board and Management, and other high-level engagements
Mentor junior staff in the EVP office
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in management, International Development, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field
A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in operations and evaluation
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including solid proficiency in Spanish and English, both oral and written
You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries
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
Preferred
Experience in the field office, as well as in private sector in the relevant field
Knowledge of Portuguese and/or French would be an advantage
Benefits
A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net- of-tax basis
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 which 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.
We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies
Hybrid and flexible work schedules
Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which 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: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.
Company
Inter-American Development Bank
Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.66MKey Investors
Taiju Life Insurance
2022-10-06Debt Financing· $25.66M
Leadership Team
Leticia Riquelme
Financial Markets Specialist
Luis Moreno
President
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