Treasury & Risk Principal Technical Leaders (RMG/RMG), two positions for Market Risk and Operations Risk Management

What you will need:

In addition to the customary analytical competencies and risk management knowledge that are fundamental to success in this role, of particular importance will be the following:

• Navigating Complexity and Dealing with Ambiguity. Demonstrate a high degree of agility, flexibility, and adaptability, and can simplify by translating technical information in a form appropriate for non-technical audiences.
• Innovation and Risk Taking. Identify and pursue a vision for innovation opportunities that cross organizational borders or enlist external partners. Sponsor projects that drive innovation and new thinking inside the Bank.
• Communication and Influence. Break down silos/barriers that prevent effective communication between groups or departments. Build strong, mutually beneficial business relationships that contribute to deliver strategic objectives.
• Mentor and Develop, Promote Diversity and Inclusion. Support and advise the Chief Risk Officer in continuing to build a hardworking and diverse group of IDB leaders and individual contributors and provides equal access.
• Risk Awareness. Champion initiatives to further strengthen the risk management and internal control framework, as well as IDB’s risk culture, adapting them as needed, to changes in IDB objectives as well as industry standards or regulations.
• System Applications and Knowledge. Set the direction and advises on the introduction of new systems/applications or the adoption of enhancements to current ones to improve efficiencies and business area performance.

Education and Professional Requirements:

Education: An advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, or equivalent) in a technical or a business field.

Experience: At least 15 years of relevant experience and a proven track record of managing and delivering risk management projects, with 7 years at the senior leadership level. Experience in management positions in international financial institutions would be highly valued. Aptitude for working with data/statistics is a must.

Language Skills: Oral and written professional proficiency in English and Spanish required; knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is a plus.

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Opportunity Summary:

• Type of contract: Fixed term
• Length of contract: 3 years, with possibility for renewal
• Starting date: Upon agreement
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Requirements: You are a citizen of one of the 48 IDB Member Countries and have no family member working at the IDB

Our culture: 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. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality. As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests.

The Bank is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. We embrace diversity based on gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, and religion. We encourage women, afro-descendants, people of Indigenous origins, and persons with disabilities to apply.    

About us: At the IDB, we are committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we have been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives. 

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for our Region, the IDB Group is reviewing its hiring needs and re-prioritizing its areas of talent acquisition. We encourage candidates to continue to apply to the active postings, yet current job openings may be subject to further decisions in terms of timing of the processes, or other actions, in accordance with business needs. Final hiring decisions may also be conditioned to the candidate’s ability to timely relocate to the post of duty at the moment of starting service. In the event, the selected candidate cannot relocate to the post of duty, the start date may have to be postponed or temporary work agreement ratified, ad-hoc, in accordance with business needs and applicable policies, with the view of having the candidate physically present in the post of duty by July 1 at the latest, should travel regulations permit it.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.