Integrity Specialist - Oversight, Audit & Compliance

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About The Position

The IDB's Office of Institutional Integrity (OII) is looking for an Oversight Audit and Compliance Specialist to play a key role in carrying out preventive efforts regarding the identification, assessment and mitigation of integrity and related reputational risks in IDB Group-financed activities. OII plays a key role in leading the IDB Group's integrity efforts. As the second line of defense in the IDB for integrity risk management, OII conducts activities designed to identify and manage the risk that Prohibited Practices (which include fraud and corruption) or similar misconduct may occur in IDB Group operations and investigate information in connection with Prohibited Practices in IDB Group-financed activities. Additionally, OII serves as the Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance function for the IDB.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree or equivalent post-graduate education in law, compliance, business administration, finance, economics, or other relevant fields.
• Experience: At least 5 years (Specialist) or 4 years (Sr Associate) of combined professional experience relevant to the functions described, with a preference for experience in investigations, investigative analysis, complex litigation, criminal prosecution, and/or integrity; accountability, compliance, anti-fraud or anti-corruption strategies.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise to advise IDB Operational Units and external stakeholders regarding the identification, assessment and mitigation of integrity risks.
• Provide technical guidance to and share knowledge with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that IDB-financed activities are free of fraud and corruption.
• Carry out integrity risk analyses for programs or cross-cutting issues.
• Extract lessons learned from OII investigations and risk analyses to recommend possible actions to mitigate integrity risks.
• Contribute to the development of new policies and instruments that enhance the Bank's ability to detect and reduce integrity risk.
• Work closely and seek synergies with OII's other functions to assess risks and recommend possible migration measures.
• Support OII in the monitoring of the implementation of recommendations it provides to operational teams to address integrity risks.
• Maintain records and process incoming consultations answered by OII and generating reports for multiple uses.
• Develop capacity building and training materials regarding anti-corruption and the management of integrity risks.
• Provide assistance and support to anti-corruption activities implemented by the Bank.
• Contribute to maintenance of OII's information systems, including electronic files, website and other sources as applicable.
• Work across organizational boundaries and/or disciplines to tackle complex project and technical issues.
• Liaise with other IDB units and IFIs on integrity matters.
• Provide technical guidance to more junior employees.
• Complete all tasks in accordance with the highest standards of integrity, quality, timeliness, and objectivity.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
• 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: Robust medical benefits program covering medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
• Defined benefit pension plan for financial security.
• Assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when applicable.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Access to Health Services Center for preventive care and health education.
• Development support including mentoring, professional counseling, training, language classes, and mobility options.
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree