Consultant, Supply Chain Finance

Job Posting Organization:
IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group, an international financial institution established to address the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. The organization is committed to 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 industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Intermediaries, and Corporates. Recently, IDB Invest's shareholders approved a significant capitalization of $3.5 billion, which will enable the organization to scale up its investments to approximately $19 billion, thereby unlocking greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.

Job Overview:
The position of Consultant within IDB Invest is designed for a dynamic, client-oriented individual who is fluent in Korean. This role is situated within the Trade, Supply Chain and Commodity Finance Division (TSF) of the Financial Solutions, Mobilization and Asset Sharing Department (FSM). The primary function of this consulting assignment is to support the expansion of supply chain finance business pipelines, the origination and structuring of transactions, and the development and implementation of scalable financial products for clients in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The focus will be particularly on opportunities involving Korean companies, financial institutions, investors, and strategic partners. The Consultant will work closely with various teams within FSM, contributing to the transaction cycle from market mapping and client engagement to implementation and monitoring, with an emphasis on building a high-quality supply chain finance pipeline and advancing product development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Consultant will be responsible for building and actively managing a pipeline of supply chain finance opportunities that involve corporate anchors, suppliers, buyers, financial institutions, and technology platforms across LAC. Key duties include mapping Korean companies and financial institutions with existing or planned activities in LAC, identifying cross-border trade, supplier-finance, buyer-finance, and working-capital opportunities. The Consultant will support client origination, relationship development, and the preparation of pitches, proposals, concept notes, indicative term sheets, and internal screening materials in both English and Korean. Additionally, the role involves conducting industry, market, company, financial, and credit analysis; assessing transaction economics, working-capital cycles, supply-chain flows, risks, additionality, and expected development impact. The Consultant will also support the structure and execution of supply chain finance transactions, including due diligence, financial modeling, pricing analysis, approval documentation, negotiation support, closing, and implementation. Coordination of transaction workstreams with multidisciplinary teams is essential to ensure that deliverables are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule. The Consultant will contribute to the design, standardization, and rollout of new or enhanced TSF products, processes, templates, and digital solutions, with a focus on scalable supply chain finance programs. Researching market practices, emerging technologies, fintech partnerships, and peer approaches will be part of the role, translating findings into practical product development recommendations. The Consultant will also prepare and maintain pipeline dashboards, product analytics, client intelligence, and management reporting using IDB Invest systems and data tools. Developing professional relationships with Korean corporates, commercial and policy banks, export credit and trade-promotion institutions, fintechs, and other ecosystem partners will be crucial to strengthen Korea–LAC business connectivity. Lastly, the Consultant will support knowledge-sharing, business-development missions, workshops, and external engagement activities that promote sustainable trade and supply chain finance between Korea and LAC, while contributing to portfolio monitoring, implementation follow-up, and lessons learned to strengthen client retention and inform future product development.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Engineering, or another relevant field; a Master’s degree is preferred. Additional finance-related credentials such as CFA or FRM are considered a plus. The position requires at least two years of relevant professional experience in investment banking, corporate banking, trade finance, supply chain finance, structured finance, transaction advisory, corporate treasury, fintech, a development finance institution, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in origination, financial and credit analysis, transaction structuring, product development, or execution is required. Exposure to Korean corporates or financial institutions and to cross-border business in emerging markets is highly desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, or Engineering. A Master’s degree is preferred, and additional finance-related credentials such as CFA or FRM are advantageous.

Experience:
The position requires at least two years of relevant professional experience in fields such as investment banking, corporate banking, trade finance, supply chain finance, structured finance, transaction advisory, corporate treasury, fintech, or a development finance institution. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in origination, financial and credit analysis, transaction structuring, product development, or execution. Experience with Korean corporates or financial institutions and cross-border business in emerging markets is highly desirable.

Languages:
Full professional proficiency in Korean and English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable, while knowledge of Portuguese or French is considered an advantage.

Additional Notes:
The position is a full-time externally funded consultant role with a contract length of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. The work location is at IDB Headquarters in Washington D.C., USA. The IDB group offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits such as health insurance, a savings plan, relocation and visa assistance, and development support. Employees receive 2 days of leave per month of contract, along with gender-neutral parental leave. The organization promotes a culture of inclusion and belonging, ensuring that all employees can bring their authentic selves to work.