Is Inter-American Development Bank a good company to work for?

Inter-American Development Bank has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 959 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Inter-American Development Bank to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Inter-American Development Bank have been left by employees working as Intern , Research Fellow and Specialist .

Does Inter-American Development Bank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Inter-American Development Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Inter-American Development Bank. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Inter-American Development Bank?

82% of Inter-American Development Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Inter-American Development Bank 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Inter-American Development Bank?

Consultant (264) , Intern (31) , Senior Consultant (22) , Consultor (21) , Research Fellow (21) , External Consultant (14) , Specialist (12) , IT Consultant (9) , Operations Consultant (8) , Project Manager (8) , Analyst (7) , Communications Consultant (7) , Economist (7) , Operations Analyst (7) , Economic Consultant (6)

What are the pros of working at Inter-American Development Bank according to real employee reviews?

"The salaries are good and it allows you to go further in your academic goals" ((in 60 reviews)); "Nice people" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 30 reviews)); "Great culture and great place to work at." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good pay (although not many benefits for consultants)" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Inter-American Development Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Consultants in need of a G4 visa do staff work with no benefits or stability." ((in 47 reviews)); "No career development for consultants (most of the workforce)" ((in 19 reviews)); "Limited career opportunities." ((in 11 reviews)); "2) Highly political organization" ((in 11 reviews)); "The manipulation of employees by managers and the nepotism is rampant." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Inter-American Development Bank locations?

Washington , New York , Chicago , Falls Church , Springfield , Ithaca , Saint Albans , Panama , San Francisco , Santa Barbara , Providence , State College , Bethesda , Cambridge

Inter-American Development Bank reviews

3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(566 total reviews)

Ilan Goldfajn

76% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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Inter-American Development Bank has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 566 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Inter-American Development Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

566 reviews

5.0

May 22, 2020

Great opportunity to truly improve lives in the Latin America and Caribbean Region!

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great organizational culture with highly motivated staff.

Cons

More diversity needed at HQ, as Afro-descendants and the differently-abled are under-represented, as well as very few non-native Spanish speakers.

Inter-American Development Bank Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We work every day to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean and strive to offer a rewarding positive experience for all our employees.

3.0

May 20, 2020

Pleasant environment but no proffesional progression

Business partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly work environment no career advancement

Cons

If you a consultant forget about getting a staff position

Inter-American Development Bank Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. At the IDB, we care about our employees’ career development. We offer international experience, with more than 25 offices in Latin America and the Caribbean. We also help employees get better at their jobs, offering a wide-range of trainings year-round and promotions are based on competitive processes, accessible to everyone.

4.0

May 6, 2020

Good place to work

Economic consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good exposure to top professionals in economics and international development. Great for non-US citizens or residents.

Cons

Too bureaucratic, little chance of growth within the institution.

Inter-American Development Bank Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! We appreciate hearing about your experience and are glad to learn that you enjoy working with your team members. At the IDB, we work every day to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. We are a trusted partner of governments, NGOs, startups, and other stakeholders who also work for the region. We must maintain our rigorous standards to fulfill our purpose successfully.

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