About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship for the Winter 2027 term. You will work on-site at our headquarters in Washington, D.C., for a two-month period from January 16th to March 15th, 2027. This role provides an opportunity to learn about development work and corporate management while gaining professional experience.
What you'll do#
- Support the division with project origination by preparing marketing materials and institutional presentations.
- Assist Investment Officers in preparing material for investment committees, including coordination with credit risk, legal, and mobilization units.
- Collect and analyze data and news regarding local and international debt capital markets and sustainable finance.
- Automate recurring reports, portfolio tracking tools, and project-monitoring processes using Excel and PowerBI.
- Assist with data collection, validation, and analysis for internal capital markets programs.
What you'll need#
- You must be an active undergraduate student in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, International Development, or a related discipline.
- You must have completed your second year of studies and have a graduation date scheduled after the internship concludes.
- You must be a first-time participant in an IDB Group internship program and have no prior history as an IDB staff member or contractor.
- You are required to have no family members currently working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
- You must possess fluency in English and demonstrate superior analytical and quantitative skills.
- You need proficiency in PowerBI, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
Location & details#
- The internship is located in Washington, D.C., United States.
- This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week.
- Applicants must be able to provide official academic transcripts and a university letter certifying their student status.
- International students must ensure they have valid work authorization through CPT or OPT for the duration of the internship.
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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