About the role#
The Inter-American Development Bank is hiring a graduate student for a paid internship in Washington D.C. This position runs for two months, from January 16 to March 15, 2027. You will work on-site at our headquarters on a full-time basis, totaling 40 hours per week. This program is designed for students from member countries to gain professional experience in development work and corporate management.
What you'll do#
- Support the credit team by conducting credit assessments of treasury issuers, including financial analysis and peer benchmarking.
- Research issuers, jurisdictions, markets, and regulatory developments to inform credit risk assessments.
- Prepare clear credit reports, memoranda, and presentation materials.
- Source, validate, and analyze financial and economic data.
- Build, automate, and maintain analytical tools and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and Power Apps.
- Complete additional tasks related to treasury credit risk analysis as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as an active graduate student in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or Business at an accredited university.
- Completion of at least 50% of your graduate coursework at the time of application.
- Fluency in English and a working knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
- Strong analytical and research skills with advanced knowledge of financial statement analysis.
- Understanding of credit rating methodologies and rating agency reports.
- Proficiency in data visualization software, MS Office, SQL, and programming languages like VBA or Python.
- Citizenship of an IDB member country.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington D.C., United States.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 16 to March 15).
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Note: This is a paid internship. Candidates must be first-time participants in an IDB Group internship program and have no family members currently working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
About Inter-American Development Bank
The Inter-American Development Bank provides long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development. Founded in 1959, the organization supports 48 member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers research, policy advice, and technical assistance to help plan and execute development projects. The bank maintains a staff of over 8,000 people and is based in Washington, DC.
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