About the role#
The Inter-American Development Bank is hiring an intern for the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program. This is a paid, full-time opportunity for graduate students to gain professional experience in development work and corporate management. You will work on-site at our headquarters in Washington D.C. for the Winter 2027 term, specifically from January 16th to March 15th, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program through ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews to confirm conformance with internal audit standards.
- Assist with quality reviews of the planning phase, focusing on risk assessments and their alignment with engagement objectives.
- Review fieldwork documentation and evidence to confirm completeness and support for audit findings.
- Monitor the implementation of management action plans and track their status.
- Apply data analytics to contribute to continuous improvement efforts and update guidance, tools, and training materials.
What you'll need#
- You must be an active graduate student in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Completion of at least 50% of coursework is required for graduate students.
- Your graduation date must be after the internship period ends.
- You must be a national of an IDB member country.
- Fluency in English is required. A working knowledge of one other Bank language is a plus.
- Proficiency in audit lifecycle concepts, risk assessment, and data analytics tools such as Excel or Power BI is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington D.C., United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 16th to March 15th, 2027).
- This is a full-time position requiring 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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