[Aplica ya] IDB Invest - Digital Transformation Consultant in LAC...

Location

This position can be based in one of these cities : Buenos Aires (Argentina), São Paulo (Brazil), Santiago de Chile (Chile), Montevideo (Uruguay), Bogota (Colombia), Lima (Peru), Mexico City (Mexico) or Panama City (Panama).

We improve lives

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. Our mission is to support 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 : Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, 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, nearly doubling annual financing from approximately $8 billion to $19 billion, and unlocking greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.

The Industries and Cross-Cutting Themes Department manages business and client engagement from an industry perspective. It is composed of six divisions : three focused on core industries (Infrastructure and Energy (IEN), Financial Institutions (FLI), and Corporates (SMC)); two focused on cross-cutting themes (Climate and Environment (CLE) and Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI)); and one dedicated to Portfolio Management (PTM). Together, these divisions support the implementation of IDB Invest’s mandate by providing sectoral expertise, thematic leadership, and strategic portfolio oversight across the institution.

About This Position

We are looking for a strategic, innovative, and impact-driven Digital Transformation Consultant with expertise in one or more of the following sectors : Manufacturing, Retail, Banking, Insurance, and Telecommunications. This role will report directly to the Head of Digital Transformation.

What you’ll do

As Digital Transformation Consultant for one or more of the sectors specified, you will design and implement advisory services that help clients deploy digital solutions, strengthen supply chain resilience and unlock financing opportunities.

Main Functions And Responsibilities Include

Drive continuous digital innovation within Digital Transformation Advisory Team :

• Source, prioritize, and structure high-impact use cases relevant to each sector, such as : (i) Manufacturing : Smart factory solutions, predictive maintenance, digital twin technology, RPA, industrial IoT sensors, quality control through computer vision; (ii) Retail : Omnichannel integration, real-time inventory analytics, customer experience optimization via AI personalization, automated checkout solutions, digital supply chain visibility; (iii) Banking : AI-driven credit scoring, chatbot and virtual assistant deployments, blockchain-enabled transaction management, RPA for back-office tasks, fraud detection with AI; and (iv) Telecom : 5G-enabled services, customer experience personalization, network optimization with predictive analytics, automated customer support via virtual assistants, IoT integration services.
• Build convincing business cases highlighting efficiency gains, cost reductions, climate benefits, and financing potential; craft buy-in narratives for C-suite decision-makers.
• Apply design thinking in discovery workshops and agile methodologies in delivery sprints; iterate based on client feedback and market signals.
• Tracking sector-specific trends, competitive technology benchmarks, and lessons learned from pilot implementations.

Execution of IDB Invest’s Technical Assistances and market studies, supported by third party providers :

Business Development Alignment

What you'll need

Requirements

Type of contract and duration

National consultant Full-Time, 36 months.

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

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 at accommodations@iadb.org.

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