Your Role

The Financial Institutions Department is seeking an Associate for the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) team that consists of 14 enthusiastic professionals. This team has a strong regional network and market position.

The team manages a portfolio of approximately 40 clients with a total committed portfolio of around EUR 2 bln. It contributes to FMO’s objectives by providing debt facilities aligned with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 10 (Reducing Inequalities), catalyzing third-party funding, leading sector initiatives, and strengthening client performance through targeted Technical Assistance.

You report to the Regional Manager and work within the Financial Institutions LAC team. The position is based headquarters in The Hague/The Netherlands.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Monitoring

• Report Writing & Analysis: collection and analysis of information for country updates, change requests, disbursement memos, and market outlooks.
• Performance Monitoring: In close collaboration with (Senior) Investment Officers, monitor client performance, assess financial and operational KPIs, and recommend covenant amendments.
• Client Support: Assist (Senior) Investment Officers in addressing client inquiries and liaising with external stakeholders as needed.
• Market Research: Track macroeconomic trends and regional developments
• Administration: Ensure accurate and up-to-date data entry in financial systems

Transaction Execution

• Deal Team Member: Contribute to the full transaction lifecycle within designated countries or portfolios. Prepare internal documentation such as financial proposals.
• Due Diligence: Help in the execution of financial due diligence on prospective clients and investments.
• Legal Documentation: Work closely with Legal in the review and drafting of transaction agreements.

Collaboration & Administration

• Partner effectively with multidisciplinary deal teams to execute both transaction and portfolio-related tasks.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and process optimization.
• Ensure data integrity across FMO systems and help in regulatory and internal reporting.

Our Offer

• Gross yearly salary between EUR 60 – 70K (including holiday allowance and 13th month), depending on seniority, years of experience, and background
• Premium-free pension scheme
• 31 holidays per year
• Option to work remotely abroad for up to 60 days within a rolling 12-month period
• Hybrid working model (50% remote, 50% in-office)

For more details, please visit our website: Secondary Benefits - FMO

Your Team

The Financial Institutions (FI) Department aims to be the preferred partner for financial institutions contributing to selected SDGs by fostering financial inclusion and acting as Agents of Change. FMO supports its clients through tailored financing, knowledge, and access to networks, while catalyzing private capital to scale impact.

The FI Department consists of more than 60 professionals organized into four regional teams: Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa (ECA‑MENA), and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

Within this structure, the Latin America and Caribbean (FI LAC) team is a well‑established and strategically important team with a strong market position and deep local networks. Covering a diverse and dynamic region, the team works with a broad range of financial institutions to promote inclusive and sustainable financial sectors through long‑term client relationships and impactful transactions

Your Background

• Master’s degree in economics, Finance, Business administration, Engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum in financial or portfolio analysis.
• Exposure to international work environments and/or emerging markets.
• Knowledge of the financial institutions sector is essential; familiarity with LAC markets is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Deep understanding of financial markets and macroeconomic developments.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management capabilities.

Your skills

• You are a proactive and adaptable professional who remains calm under pressure and manages multiple priorities with ease.
• You communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• You are well-organized, detail-oriented, and not afraid to escalate issues when needed.
• You work independently, present with confidence, and are culturally sensitive.
• Excellent written and spoken English as well as strong written and spoken Spanish

• Ability to travel to countries in the Latin American region.

Are you enthusiastic about FMO's mission and do you meet the criteria? We would love to hear from you and learn more about you. So please apply today! #PioneerDevelopScale.

Preferably you are already living in the Netherlands.