Treasury & Risk Principal Specialist/ Lead Specialist - Head of Business Performance Group
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
We are looking for a dedicated, energetic, and team-oriented Principal Specialist / Lead Specialist to become the new head of Business Performance Group for the Finance Department (FIN). The successful candidate will lead a seven-person team across multiple disciplines and will report to the Chief Financial Officer and General Manager of the Finance Department.
FIN is responsible for the mobilization and administration of the Bankโs financial resources, both the assets and liabilities of the organization, including debt and non-debt funds, the management of the Bankโs liquidity, the accounting and financial records of its operations, and the administration of its relations with financial markets and intermediaries.
As the Head of the FIN Business Performance Group (BPG), youโll spearhead a team that designs and oversees FIN strategy formulation and FIN culture & communications and is likewise responsible for department-wide business performance functions including FINโs budget, human capital, shared services center and quality assurance for and with the CFO.
What youโll do:
Serve as chief Culture officer within Finance, designing and executing a holistic FIN Culture plan that encompasses communications, engagement, DEI and innovation and spearheading new initiatives, products and platforms as well as planning resource requirements annually. Lead and direct the formulation and deployment of five-year FIN Strategy, overseeing creation of strategic objectives, measures, targets and driving strategic goals with leadership to ensure meaningful progress. Direct design of key performance indicators (KPIs) for Finance, continuously refining to improve goal realization, ensuring KPI architecture delivers optimal resource allocation. Oversee FIN operations in Costa Rica Service Center (CRSC) and represent FIN on VPF strategic committee for the Service Center, approve budget and human resource allocations for agents informed by recommendations from day-to-day team lead on BPG team. Direct FINโs Data analytics team to ensure sound data governance, oversee data stewards across FIN as well as produce state of the art data analytics and dashboards for our clients, informed by recommendations from day-to-day team lead on BPG team. Oversee departmental efforts on Continuous improvement and internal controls, ensuring timely implementation of audit/non-audit recommendations, as well as that all FIN regulations and SOPs remain current/up to date. Supervise two RPAs with responsibilities related to all Budget and HR matters for FIN; lead annual exercises related to succession planning, talent management and grade assessments. Manage Service Level Agreements with FIN internal clients, IDB Invest and IDB Lab. Oversee centralized FIN Admin services, deciding on optimal staffing levels and resource allocations informed by recommendations from day-to-day team lead on BPG team. Serve as a role model of inclusive and adaptive leader, embrace and promote FIN values and VPFโs objectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the development of the Bankโs human capital.What youโll need:
Education: Masterโs Degree or equivalent education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related disciplines. Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 7 years of experience in the management of one or more relevant areas of responsibility. Experienced skill set in communications and strategic thinking and planning. Willingness to innovate and lead bold new initiatives and challenge conventional wisdom. Passion to pursue breaking barriers and developing new and previously untested programs and performance measures, refined by trial and error over time. Previous supervisory experience a plus but not required. Languages: Oral and written proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in another Bank language (Spanish, Portuguese, French) is desired.Core and Technical Competencies
Mentor and develop Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Focus on clients Communicate and influence Innovate and try new thingsRequirements
Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. 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 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, 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 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. We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies. Hybrid and flexible work schedules. 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: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.Our culture
At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.
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Additional Information
External Opening Date: Mar 4, 2024