Operations Analyst

We improve lives

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 dynamic and proactive Operations Analyst. As an Operations Analyst you will support loan and project preparation, mentor the operational team, and ensure quality documentation. The role will also involve process improvement, monitoring effectiveness, and assisting with policy implementation.

You will work in the Connectivity, Markets, and Finance Division (CMF) part of the Institutions for Development Department (IFD). This Division is responsible for strengthening the capacity of the public financial sector to mobilize resources and catalyze capital for development. CMF focuses on effective capital market development and innovative financial structuring and solutions to facilitate private investment and ensure inclusive and sustainable development.

What you’ll do

• Support the preparation and processing of loans, technical cooperations and project completion reports, working collaboratively with the division’s front office, diverse team leaders and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor members of the operational team, facilitating training and promoting knowledge-exchange to strengthen operational expertise.
• Propose, build and monitor preparation of calendars ensuring the project teams understand and achieve the relevant milestones for instrument approval.
• Review operational documentation, to ensure quality of final product and accurate application of relevant guidelines and procedures.
• Lead the support for the preparation of operational reports and briefings
• Contribute to the review and improvement of internal processes to increase operational efficiency.
• Assist in the application of operational policies and processes, including those related to access to information and records management.
• Participate in the implementation of the division’s Development Effectiveness workplan.
• Support monitoring efforts for loans and technical cooperations.
• Perform other related tasks as required.
  
  

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, business administration or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role (Master’s desired).
• Experience: At least 2 years of progressive work experience in assisting teams throughout the entire project cycle, including data analysis, reporting, coordinating team communication and supporting execution. Experience within the IDB or other multilateral institutions is desirable. Understanding the IDB Group’s institutional strategy and priorities, operational activities and instruments is a strong plus.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
  
  

Requirements

• 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

• Staff:
• International: 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 employee's life. These benefits include:

International Staff

• 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.