IDB. Intern to Support the Structured Partnerships Team, United States Washington D.C.

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington; On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank seeks an active graduate student for a Winter Internship with the Structured Partnerships Team in Washington, DC. This paid internship (40 hours per week) offers on-the-job learning in development work and corporate management within the IDB Group, spanning January 16 to March 15, 2027.

Applicants must be enrolled in an eligible graduate program and able to work full-time during the internship period.

Qualifications

• Active graduate student in a relevant field with graduation after the internship period.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of another Bank language is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration and client-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Bloomberg concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support in identifying and developing strategic partnerships to mobilize private capital for the SDGs in LAC.
• Assist evaluation of existing partnerships to improve impact across IDB projects.
• Research and analyze new financial instruments and partnership opportunities in IDB member and non-member countries.
• Support development of partnerships with public/private sector, including risk analysis for due diligence.
• Contribute to communications materials, publications, intranet content, and event support.
• Undertake other activities as assigned by internship supervisor.

Skills

Learn continuously

Collaborate

Client focus

Communicate effectively

Influence

Innovate

Time management

Education

Active graduate student in Finance, Business Admin, Economics, Intl Development, Public Policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bloomberg Market Concepts

Job description

IDB. Intern to Support the Structured Partnerships Team Job Description IDB. Intern to Support the Structured Partnerships Team City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM EST

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The IDB Group is looking for an active graduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality.

The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters, for university students from member countries to learn about development work and corporate management of the Bank, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job learning.

What you’ll do

• Support in identifying and developing strategic partnerships to mobilize private capital for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the LAC region, aligned with the IDB Group priorities.
• Assist with the evaluation of existing partnerships to improve and deepen their impact across IDB Group projects and activities.
• Support research and tasks related to the development of new financial instruments with partners, perform market research, and collect and analyze data on partnership opportunities in IDB member countries, including Asia and Europe, and possibly non-member countries, to support the IDB Group’s operational work.
• Assist with the management and development of new partnerships with public and private sector players in the field of innovative finance, carrying out tasks including risk analysis for the IDB’s due diligence process, developing materials for events and presentations, and supporting the preparation of events, internal meetings, and workshops.
• Support a range of communication activities, such as publications (printed and online), content for GPS's intranet and IDB's partnership webpage, and content for presentations, social media, and internal communications, including briefings for senior management and CRM entry to maintain partner intelligence.
• Other activities as agreed with the internship supervisor.

What you'll need

• Education: An active graduate student in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field from an accredited University. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Languages: Fluency in English with a working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Key Skills: Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things
• Soft Skills: Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excellent time management skills.
• Technical skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Bloomberg Market Concepts.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.
• Active student: Enrolled in an undergraduate (bachelor’s) or graduate (master’s or Ph.D.) program as of the starting date of the internship program. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Consanguinity: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
• First job at the IDB Group: Be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation ("Corporation" also known as "IDB Invest"). In addition, you have not been a former staff member, Complementary Workforce ("CW"), contractor for the Bank or the Corporation, or have previously provided services to the Bank or the Corporation through a contractor or under any other contractual modality.

Notes:

• Academic transcripts and university letters should be issued within the last three months.
  • For graduate students a minimum of 50% of coursework must be completed when applying.
• Applications without the requested documentation will be disqualified.
• You must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January 16th to March 15th, 2027. These dates are fixed and cannot be modified. Interns must complete their assignments within this period.
  • If you are an international student in the U.S.A. your work authorization is through CPT or OPT. Consult your school advisor before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week, many international students are limited to working part-time, depending on their academic standing.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Intern Consultant
• Length of contract: Two (2) months
• Dates of the contract: January 16th to March 15th, 2027
• Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

*Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [e-mail] .

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $14.1 billion in asset management and 325 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries.

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