Treasury and Risk Specialist - Sovereign Debt Management

Treasury and Risk Specialist - Sovereign Debt Management City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM EST About this position We are looking for a dynamic and innovative professional with a strong finance background and proven client management experience to take on a senior role within the Treasury Client Solutions Group of the Finance Department, under the Vice Presidency for Finance and Administration. This position will focus on the marketing of debt management options for IDB sovereign guarantee clients. What you’ll do Provide client lead coverage for IDB borrowers across debt management options embedded in our FFF loan contracts (interest rates, FX, commodities, natural disasters). Follow the different financial markets and proactively show opportunistic ideas to our IDB borrowers to enhance their financial resilience. Participate in the generation of new ideas for our clients that mitigate their vulnerabilities to changes in interest rates, FX, commodity prices, and natural disasters, working in close partnership with our current structurer within the team. Lead the full process behind interest rate fixings and currency conversions for IDB borrowers, including the negotiation and execution of the corresponding swaps with the market swap counterparties. Keep ongoing dialogue with market swap counterparts around derivatives pricing, potential new products for our clients and market color. What you’ll need Education: MBA or equivalent degree in Finance. Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience in sovereign debt management, liability management operations, derivatives, capital markets, or public sector funding strategies. Demonstrated ability to interpret market developments and translate them into actionable strategies and solutions for clients. Experience working with sovereign debt portfolios, multilateral institutions, ministries of finance, or debt management offices is highly desirable. Strong client engagement and relationship management skills, with experience advising clients and proactively identifying opportunities to address their financing and risk management needs. Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Additional language abilities in Portuguese or French is a plus. 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 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: a defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planning for their future. 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: 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, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inter-American Development Bank