Financial Sector Senior Specialist

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 proactive and results-oriented Financial Sector Senior Specialist to contribute to the division’s efforts in the design and implementation of programs aimed at strengthening financial regulatory and supervisory frameworks, financial stability, and payment and settlement systems across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Connectivity, Markets and Finance Division (CMF) strengthens public-sector financial institutions, supports the development of sound capital markets and financial market infrastructures to mobilize long-term financing and catalyze private investment. We emphasize innovative financial structures and solutions that advance inclusive, sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean, at the time we support market integrity, systemic risk management, and supervisory capacity building, as key enablers of inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead or co-lead the origination, design and processing of sovereign-guaranteed loans, investment grants, and technical-cooperation operations focused on strengthening financial regulation, supervision, financial stability frameworks, and financial market infrastructures.
• Conduct technical, institutional, economic, and risk analyses of financial sector reforms aligned with international standards and contribute to the preparation of key operational documents, including loan proposals, policy matrices, monitoring reports, and project completion reports.
• Provide policy and regulatory advice to central banks, financial supervisory authorities, and ministries of finance on risk-based supervision, macroprudential policy, bank resolution frameworks, and oversight of systemic payment and settlement systems, among other relevant areas. This includes participation in high-level technical dialogues.
• Contribute to analytical work, financial sector diagnostics, and knowledge products related to financial regulation, supervision, fintech regulation, and digital financial infrastructure.
• Promote cross-sector collaboration within the IDB Group, sharing knowledge and ensuring alignment with other Bank activities and initiatives.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Education: Master's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in economics, finance, law or a related field relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: At least 5 years (8 years preferably) of relevant professional and international experience in financial regulation, supervision, central banking, financial stability, or payment systems. Experience working with central banks, supervisory authorities, or multilateral development institutions is highly desirable. Demonstrated knowledge of international regulatory and supervisory standards and experience applying them in emerging-market contexts. Experience in Latin America and the Caribbean is highly desirable.
• 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 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:

• 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, and gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program covering medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
• Pension plan: a defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planning for their future.
• Relocation and visa assistance for you and your family, when applicable.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Health and well-being: access to our Health Services Center, which provides preventive care and health education for employees.
• Development support: tools to strengthen your professional profile, including mentoring, one-on-one professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, and mobility options.
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.
  
  

Our culture

At the IDB, 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 are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.