About the role#
IDB Invest is looking for a graduate student to join the Regions Upstream team as an intern. This is a paid, full-time opportunity based at our headquarters. You will gain professional experience in development work and corporate management during this two-month program.
What you'll do#
- Research and analyze industry trends to help target business development efforts.
- Gather and assess financial statements for projects in the RID region, which covers Mexico, Central America, Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.
- Analyze data to generate insights that support project decision-making.
- Collaborate with various departments, including Industries, Risk, and Portfolio Supervision.
- Monitor business dynamics across Latin America and the Caribbean and share relevant intelligence with your team.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a graduate program for Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or International Relations.
- Completion of at least 50% of your graduate coursework at the time of application.
- Proficiency in English. Knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus.
- Technical skills in data management, including cleaning, visualization, and dashboard development using Python, R, and Excel.
- Ability to perform regression analysis and interpret statistical results.
- You must not have family members working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
- 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.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington D.C., United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: January 16th to March 15th, 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
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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