VPF/SRP Investment Team Consultant
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- Technical Support
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- Jun 26, 2018 Post Date
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- 1800000817 Requisition #
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Education: Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Computer Science or Engineering, Finance, Mathematics or Statistics preferred. Progress towards professional designation (CFA, CAIA, etc.) a plus.
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Experience: Two to six years of relevant professional experience in accounting, actuarial science, finance and/or investments, with experience desired in financial modeling and/or risk management. Areas of expertise include accounting, actuarial science, computer science/engineering, finance, investments, operations, and/or risk management area at the national level. Experience with exchange traded derivatives and fixed income trading a plus.
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Languages: Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish and another Bank official language is desirable.
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Core and Technical Competencies: Proficiency in Excel (macros), financial modeling and/or statistics, investment analysis, MS Word and Power point. Computer language/coding experience desired.
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Submission Requirements: In less than 1 page, answer BOTH of the following two (2) questions, and provide citation(s) for any sources used:
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What investment considerations are most important for a well-funded pension plan that is open to new entrants, whose benefit payments include cost of living adjustments (COLA) and whose sponsor follows U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?
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How would you calculate performance and risk for a defined benefit pension plan?
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Opportunity Summary:
Type of contract: Consultant
Length of contract: 1 year
Starting date: August 16, 2018
Location: Headquaters, Washington, DC
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: Working with us you will be surrounded by a diverse group of people who have years of experience in all types of development fields, including transportation, health, gender and diversity, communications and much more.
About us: At the Inter-American Development Bank, we’re devoted 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 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.
Payment and Conditions: Compensation will be determined in accordance with Bank’s policies and procedures. The Bank, pursuant to applicable policies, may contribute toward travel and moving expenses. In addition, candidates must be citizens of an IDB member country.
Visa and Work Permit: The Bank, pursuant to applicable policies, may submit a visa request to the applicable immigration authorities; however, the granting of the visa is at the discretion of the immigration authorities. Notwithstanding, it is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain the necessary visa or work permits required by the authorities of the country(ies) in which the services will be rendered to the Bank. If a candidate cannot obtain a visa or work permit to render services to the Bank the contractual offer will be rescinded
Consanguinity: Pursuant to applicable Bank policy, candidates with relatives (including the fourth degree of consanguinity and the second degree of affinity, including spouse) working for the IDB, IDB Invest, or MIF as staff members or Complementary Workforce contractuals, will not be eligible to provide services for the Bank.
Diversity: The Bank is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. We embrace diversity on the basis of gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, and religion. We encourage women, Afro-descendants and persons of indigenous origins to apply.