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IDB Invest · 2 days ago

IDB Invest - Managing Director of Environmental, Social and Governance

Washington, DC

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group, focusing on sustainable enterprises and projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. They are seeking a Managing Director for the Environmental, Social, and Governance Division to lead a high-performing team, ensure compliance with sustainability policies, and strengthen IDB Invest’s value proposition while mitigating non-financial risks.

FinanceFinancial ServicesLendingVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, vision, and execution of the ESG Division’s business plan, ensuring strong alignment with IDB Invest’s mission and priorities

Ensure all IDB Invest–financed projects and technical assistance meet environmental and social sustainability and corporate governance standards and comply with safeguard policies aligned with international best practices

Oversee the design and quality assurance of safeguard plans, including measures to avoid, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for impacts, and determine the involvement of third parties when needed

Strengthen safeguard and ESG management systems, tools, processes, and performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement and institutional consistency

Provide expert guidance to operational teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle on ESG risk management and impact assessment

Lead capacity‑building and training efforts for staff, clients, and partners to enhance ESG knowledge, commitment, and ability to manage risks effectively

Contribute to IDB Group Country Strategies, multi‑year business plans, guidance notes, and technical training materials

Promote coordination and alignment across the IDB Group on ESG and corporate governance matters

Capture, disseminate, and promote lessons learned, innovations, and best practices to position IDB Invest as a leader in sustainable investment

Drive sustainable business practices that maximize development impact across all client segments, from SMEs to large corporates, financial institutions, infrastructure, and energy

Engage effectively with senior management, the Board, committees, clients, and other stakeholders in a complex, matrixed organization

Monitor evolving market trends and clients’ needs to support investment flows toward more sustainable market segments

Manage and develop a diverse, interdisciplinary team, overseeing talent, performance, HR, and budget decisions while fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture

Qualification

EnvironmentalSocial GovernanceRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementCapacity BuildingSustainability PracticesAdvanced DegreeProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsLanguage ProficiencyLeadershipCommunicationTeam ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Required

An advanced degree (at least Master's, MBA, or equivalent) in environment engineering, economics, business administration, finance, development studies, law, political science, or another relevant field

At least 10 years of relevant experience (15 years of experience considered as a plus) and a proven track record of managing delivery safeguards and governance services, with 7 years at the senior leadership level

Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required

Benefits

A competitive compensation package.

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.

Company

IDB Invest

IDB Invest provides financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries. It is a sub-organization of Inter American Development Bank.

Founded in 1986

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees