About the role#
The Inter-American Development Bank is hiring a graduate student for a Winter 2027 internship within the Systemic Risk Group. This is a paid, full-time, on-site position based at our headquarters in Washington D.C. You will gain professional experience by contributing to risk monitoring and automated reporting projects.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Systemic Risk Group to research and develop monitoring indicators, methodologies, and stress-testing tools.
- Conduct research using NLP-based quantitative text analysis to create early-warning indicators and probabilistic forecasts.
- Assist in building automated solutions for data processing and reporting.
- Prepare presentations and documentation regarding your findings and automated tools.
- Support the team with ad hoc risk management tasks.
What you'll need#
- You must be an active graduate student in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, economics, or a related quantitative field.
- You must have completed at least 50% of your coursework at the time of application.
- Your graduation date must be after the internship period ends.
- You need experience in mathematical, statistical, financial, or economic modeling.
- Proficiency in statistical tools, probability, and coding is required.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus.
- You must be a national of an IDB member country.
- This must be your first internship with the IDB Group, and you must not have previously worked for the Bank or IDB Invest in any capacity.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington D.C., United States.
- Term: January 16, 2027, to March 15, 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Application requirements: Submit a resume, academic transcripts, and a university letter certifying your student status. All documents must be in PDF format.
About Inter-American Development Bank
The Inter-American Development Bank provides financing for economic, social, and institutional development projects. Founded in 1959, the organization works with 48 member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers technical assistance, policy advice, and research to support regional development. The bank maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees and operates from its headquarters in Washington, DC.
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