About the role#
The Inter-American Development Bank is seeking an active graduate student for a paid, full-time internship in Washington D.C. for the Winter 2027 term. This position offers an opportunity to gain professional experience in development work and corporate management. You must be a national of an IDB member country and currently enrolled in a graduate program with a graduation date after March 15, 2027. This is a first-time internship program for participants who have not previously worked for the Bank or IDB Invest.
What you'll do#
- Apply quantitative tools to analyze risk across investment portfolios, including resilience indicators and forward-looking metrics.
- Build and improve risk dashboards and visual analytics to support Treasury decision-making.
- Automate risk reporting and data controls to increase the accuracy and transparency of portfolio monitoring.
- Research fixed income markets and liquidity risk drivers, including benchmarking practices and portfolio trends.
- Summarize quantitative analysis into concise insights for governance and methodology discussions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a graduate student in Finance, Risk Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or Economics.
- Completion of at least 50% of your graduate coursework at the time of application.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to produce well-written, coherent documentation.
- Fluency in English. Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus.
- Experience in finance, capital markets, risk management, or portfolio management, particularly with derivatives, is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington D.C., United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week) from January 16, 2027, to March 15, 2027.
- Documentation: Applicants must submit a resume, official or unofficial academic transcripts, and a university letter certifying student status. Transcripts and letters must be issued within the last three months.
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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