Market Risk Consultant

DB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group and an international financial institution committed to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. Our mission is to support sustainable enterprises and projects that deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region. DB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Intermediaries, and Corporates. In support of a new transformative business model “Originate to Share” our shareholders recently approved a $3.5 billion capitalization. This will allow IDB Invest to significantly scale up its investments, to approximately $19 billion, and unlock greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region. About this position We are looking for a detail‑oriented, innovative, and proactive Market Risk Consultant. In this role, you will enhance workflows, develop new models, and automate new reports to support our team’s efforts in managing and mitigating market risks effectively. You will work in the Financial & Operational Risk Division (FOR) part of the Risk Management Department (RSM). This team is responsible for coordinating the design and implementation of Financial and Operational Risk frameworks within IDB Invest. As it relates to Market Risks, the team identifies, quantifies and monitors interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk and the price risk of the investment portfolio. What you’ll do Calculate and explain key market risk metrics (e.g., VaR, DV01, stress testing) and drivers of position and P&L changes, supporting Treasury’s investment strategy and methodology validation. Develop and maintain market risk policies, guidelines, and limits, partnering with Treasury, IT, Audit, and Operations to strengthen governance and controls. Design and enhance reporting workflows, analytics, and executive dashboards for risk and front‑office stakeholders. Coordinate the collection, integration, and quality control of data from multiple sources to support reliable, compliant risk reporting and decision‑making. Build and optimize queries, reports, and interactive visualizations using Databricks, Power BI, and Excel in coordination with Technology and Risk teams. Design and support the automation of data sourcing and reporting processes within financial risk systems to enhance scalability, efficiency, and alignment with strategic objectives. What you'll need Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in finance, capital markets, risk management and/or portfolio management with exposure to stress testing and fixed income analytics. Languages: Proficiency in English. Requirements 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 International consultant Full‑Time, 6 months (up to 48 months, if applicable). 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. Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender‑neutral parental leave. Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance. Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance. We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies. On‑site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking. Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more. Health and well‑being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees. Other office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others. Our culture At the IDB Group, 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. 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