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IDB Invest - Credit Risk Management Consultant Job Description IDB Invest - Credit Risk Management Consultant City: Washington DC Company: IDB Invest Posting End Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM EST

We improve lives

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group and an international financial institution committed to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. Our mission is to support sustainable enterprises and projects that deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region.

IDB Investoperatesin 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Intermediaries, and Corporates.

In support of a new transformative business model “Originate to Share” our shareholders recently approved a$3.5 billioncapitalization. This will allow IDB Invest to significantly scale up its investments, to approximately$19 billion, andunlockinggreater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.

About this position

We are looking for two Credit Risk Management professionals with strong experience in one or both of these two: i) Infrastructure (Project Finance) and Corporate Finance, including in sectors such as energy, water and sanitation, social infrastructure, transportation, agribusiness, telecommunications, digital economy, tourism, manufacturing. ii) Banking and non-banking financial institutions, SME, consumer finance, or microfinance portfolios, as well as familiarity with local capital markets and supervisory frameworks; experience in structured finance, and/or investment funds is an asset.

You will work in the Credit Risk Division, part of the Risk Management Department of IDB Invest reporting to the Principal Credit Risk Officer in Infrastructure based in Washington DC. The Credit Risk Management Division is responsible for developing and leading all aspects of credit risk policies, parameters and procedures, reviewing credit and investment proposals, assessing risk and supporting the internal credit approval process and portfolio supervision. The Credit Risk Management Division works closely with Investment Officers and clients to find opportunities to add new value dedicatedly, beyond compliance and risk mitigation, and bring developmental impact and sustainability.

What you’ll do

• Support the origination, execution, and monitoring of corporate and project finance and/or financial institutions in transactions with significant development impact and provide independent technical risk assessments.
• Identify sensitive areas and issues (to be addressed by various business areas) and offer potential solutions and alternatives.
• Perform an independent credit risk assessment of complex project finance and corporate transactions and/or financial institutions reviewing and providing advice on financing structures, financial documents, consultant reports, financial models, and legal documentation to fully assess resulting credit risk.
• Be part of multidisciplinary teams in the analysis of prospective transactions and make recommendations to mitigate the identified key credit risks.
• Review and ratify the internal credit risk ratings, considering borrower risks, transaction structure risks, macro/regulatory environment, non-financial risks, envisioned probability of default, loss-given default, and expected recoveries.
• Review the portfolio of non-sovereign guaranteed operations and undertake periodic annual reviews, identifying early problems and maintaining updated the credit risk rating.
• Prepare written credit risk assessments including a credit recommendation on the counterparty's risk profile/rating.
• Formulate well-reasoned recommendations and persuasively communicate recommendations at required committees and to senior management.
• Review and advise the processing of waivers and amendments presented by required Divisions.
• Work closely with the Special Assets Division on troubled debt restructurings to identify a suitable strategy and steer jointly with partners within IDB Invest recovery efforts and propose loan provisions.
• Use analytical tools, risk management models and methodologies to measure IDB Invest credit risk exposure for assigned projects and ensure all transactions operate inside of clearly established limits.
• Work closely with the origination teams disseminating good practices and generated knowledge and collaborating in the design and administration of training programs on credit issues.

What you'll need

• Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: You have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in similar positions. You possess proven analytical skills and seeking innovative solutions.
• Languages: P roficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required

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 consultant Full-Time, 18 months (up to 48 months, if applicable).

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

• 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.

Our culture

At the IDBGroup , we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities areprovidedreasonable accommodations toparticipatein the job interview process. If you requirean accommodationto complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org .

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