IDB Invest - Head of Tourism & Real Estate - Corporates Division

Overview

IDB 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. We improve lives by supporting sustainable enterprises and projects that deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region. IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three vertical industries. The organization recently approved a capital expansion to scale investments and increase private sector participation for development and climate impact in the region.

What you’ll do

• Spearhead the design and execution of IDB Invest’s tourism and real estate strategy and investment program, working with investment teams to ensure alignment with institutional priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with leading global and regional clients to generate new investment opportunities. Identify and pursue strategic partnerships to expand IDB Invest’s impact and presence in the sector.
• Collaborate with regional investment teams to provide sector insights during due diligence, including evaluating project strengths / weaknesses, defining KPIs, analyzing unit economics for financial models, and conducting competitive sector analysis.
• Lead sectoral engagement with IDB public sector teams and the Regions Department to support governments in identifying and addressing regulatory and enabling infrastructure gaps; contribute to developing financially viable and bankable projects and building a project pipeline in tourism and real estate and their value chains.
• Lead industry and market research in the tourism and real estate sector to support business origination and execution, aligning with IDB Invest’s investment strategy.
• Lead sectoral upstream work and development of customized sector-specific products in coordination with Regions and Products Departments to enhance IDB Invest’s value proposition.
• Review eligibility and investment proposals, offering informed recommendations to the regional Director of Corporates and / or Managing Director; contribute to investment decision meetings with sector insights.
• Develop and disseminate sector knowledge products and training programs for internal teams and external stakeholders; ensure consistency across regions in addressing common industry challenges and risk factors.
• Lead internal coordination with development partners to address sector-specific challenges, including environmental, social, credit, and reputational risks and development impact; collaborate with other IDB Invest teams for cohesive approaches to tourism and real estate value chains.
• Provide support for development of IDBG Country Strategies and IDB Invest’s multi-year Business Plans, particularly related to tourism and real estate.
• Assist in the selection, briefing, and supervision of technical consultants engaged on due diligence as needed.
• Represent IDB Invest at conferences and events to increase institutional visibility and stay informed about trends and best practices in the sector.

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At the IDB, we strive for excellence while recognizing contributions. We include diverse voices, foster belonging, and champion fairness. We provide accommodations to participate in the interview process; email accommodations@iadb.org for assistance.

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