Treasury and Risk Associate

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 analytical Treasury and Risk Associate to support the Cash Management function with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, automation, and innovation. This role will contribute to liquidity management, cash forecasting, and operational efficiency by leveraging modern technologies such as AI, data analytics, and programming tools.

You will be part of the Cash Management and Settlements Group (CMS/TRY) within the Treasury Division of the Finance Department. The team is responsible for executing daily operational activities related to cash management and treasury operations, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions. CMS also works closely with internal and external stakeholders to support initiatives that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the Bank’s financial operations.

What you’ll do

• Liquidity Monitoring & Forecasting: Support daily liquidity management and forecasting activities using data analytics tools to improve accuracy and responsiveness.
• Cash Flow Analysis: Develop and maintain dashboards and models to analyze cash flows across currencies and accounts, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Automation & Innovation: Design and implement automated solutions for repetitive treasury tasks using Python, R, or other programming languages.
• AI-Driven Insights: Collaborate with internal teams to explore AI applications in treasury operations, such as predictive analytics for cash needs or anomaly detection in transactions.
• Data Governance: Ensure data integrity and consistency across treasury systems and reports, contributing to the development of data governance standards.
• Operational Support: Assist in the execution of payments, reconciliations, and settlements, ensuring compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal departments and external banking partners to resolve operational issues and enhance transaction flows.
• Reporting & Visualization: Create and maintain interactive reports and visualizations to support decision-making and performance tracking.
• Project Participation: Contribute to cross-functional projects focused on digital transformation, system upgrades, and process optimization.

What you'll need

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent advanced credentials in finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Additional certifications such as CFA Level I, Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), or data analytics credentials (e.g., Python, SQL, Power BI) are desirable.
• Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience in treasury operations, cash management, or financial data analysis. Experience with programming, automation tools, or AI applications in finance is a strong asset.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is required.

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 + 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 (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, 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.