Regional Industry Director, FIG, LAC

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) strategy and priorities across Latin America and the Caribbean to drive business growth and developmental impact.
• Lead and grow the FIG business, ensuring profitable origination and high-quality portfolio oversight across sub-sectors like Banking, Microfinance, and Capital Markets.
• Chair Investment Review Meetings and make critical decisions regarding IFC investments in the region.
• Manage key client and government relationships, representing IFC to public sector institutions, MDBs, and private investors.
• Oversee Upstream and Advisory engagements and collaborate with WBG partners to develop regional sector strategies.
• Supervise FIG Managers and lead large, dispersed, multicultural teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in economics, finance, business, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in the financial sector.
• Proven track record in investment decision-making, including credit, legal, and environmental/social assessments.
• Extensive experience leading large, dispersed teams in dynamic environments.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Strong expertise in financial sector markets, including banks, fintech, and capital markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within multilateral development banks or international financial institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent and drive innovation within a large organization.
• Strong ability to manage ambiguity and deliver results under high-pressure conditions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement plan.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid leave, including parental leave.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.