Unit Chief, Credit Risk Management

What you’ll need:

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 fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Education: Master's degree [or equivalent] in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or other relevant field. CFA, FRM, or CPA certification is desirable.

Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in risk management, finance, or related areas. Experience leading teams or projects at international financial institutions is highly valued. Other skills include:

• outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a clear ability to contribute to the risk management process through creative thinking and in-depth and disciplined analyses;
• proven ability to apply broad and deep knowledge of financial markets, products, and processes to address the risks of multi-currency Bank portfolios;
• seasoned in the use of financial and risk management models and tools;
• knowledge of relevant banking regulation, including regulatory frameworks such as Basel;
• proven ability to lead project teams and risk management functions;
• ability to draft well-written, coherent analyses and proposals to senior management and to engage senior decision-makers on complex risk issues; and

Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish required. Knowledge of Portuguese and/or French desirable.

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Opportunity Summary: 

• Type of contract: Fixed term
• Length of contract: 3 years
• Starting date: Upon agreement with the selected candidate
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Requirements: You must be a citizen of one of the IDB’s 48 member countries and have no family members currently working at the IDB Group.  

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.

Because we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.

About us: At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve 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 innovative 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.

The IDB offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

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 you 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.