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About this position
The Investment Operations Department (INO) is responsible for originating, structuring and monitoring IDB Investโs transactions. The Department is comprised of three divisions responsible for originating and structuring transactions in each of IDB Investโs priority industries: (i) Infrastructure and Energy, (ii) Corporates and (iii) Financial Intermediaries, and two transversal divisions responsible for (i) originating and structuring Financial Products and Services and (ii) the supervision of transactions after closing. In addition, the Department is also home to two teams responsible for (i) Marketing and Business Communications and (ii) Business Strategy, Planning and Resources.
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Business Strategy, Planning and Resources Officer. You will report to the Head of Business Strategy, Planning and Resources Team (BPR), and will work closely and collaboratively with different areas within INO, as well as in close coordination with other IDB Investโs Divisions regarding relevant projects/initiatives impacting INO.
What youโll do:
Your main responsibilities will be: (i) lead efforts to provide and improve the monitoring of transversal institutional goals; (ii) liaise with the Advisory Services Division (ADV) in the context of clientโs value proposition and (iii) perform other activities related to BPRโs functions.
As part of this role, you will have the following specific responsibilities:
(1) Monitoring of transversal institutional goals
(2) Strategic business planning
Contribute to the review of strategic and institutional documents and initiatives, as necessary. Contribute to the enhancement of IDB Investโs financial and non-financial value proposition through the monitoring, strategic reporting, and analysis of non-financial solutions activity as it relates to INO's financial transactions and pipeline. Support business monitoring efforts by collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data related to business operations and value proposition. Provide support and back-up for current operational and quantitative business data management processes to support decision-making and monitoring of the annual operational program. Improve and manage qualitative data within BPR. Monitor the availability of 3rd party funds/donors. Support matters related to audits, evaluations and other initiatives centralized in BPR. Conduct research on relevant topics for the Investment Operations Department. Contribute to the drafting of presentations and talking points for internal and external events. Other duties as assigned by the Head of BPR.What you'll need
Education: You hold a Masterยดs degree in business administration, finance, engineering, or another relevant field. Experience: You have between 5 and 10 years of professional work experience in financial institutions, business strategy, applied analysis or project management areas, consultancy firms and development finance institutions. Experience in sustainable finance, sectors and transversal agendas relevant for IDB Investยดs activities is desirable. Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.Key skills
Technical track (without supervisory responsibilities:
Learn continuously Collaborate and share knowledge Focus on clients Communicate and influence Innovate and try new thingsRequirements
Citizenship: No requirements 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
International: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employeeโs life. These benefits include:
A competitive compensation package Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave