IDB. Investment Risk Management Intern

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB Group) invites eligible university students to join the 2027 Winter Internship Program in Washington, D.C. as an Intern Consultant.

The program offers paid, on-the-job learning and exposure to development finance within a structured two-month period. Applicants should be active graduate students in Finance or related fields, with strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active graduate student in a relevant discipline with graduation after the internship.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of another Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Enrolled in a graduate program as of the internship start; graduation after the internship.
• Not have family members working at the IDB Group or IDB Invest.
• First-time participant in an IDB Group internship program and not a former staff member or contractor.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative tools for risk analysis across investment portfolios and forward-looking metrics.
• Develop risk dashboards and visual analytics for Treasury risk decision-making.
• Support automation of risk reporting and data controls to improve accuracy and timeliness of monitoring.
• Analyze fixed income markets and liquidity risk drivers through applied research on indicators and trends.
• Translate quantitative analysis into concise risk insights for portfolio oversight and governance.

Skills

Active learner

Collaborative

Client-focused

Effective communication

Finance & risk management

Derivatives exposure (nice to have)

Education

Graduate student in Finance or related field

Job description

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

• Apply quantitative tools for risk analysis across the investment portfolios, including forward-looking metrics and resilience indicators.
• Develop and enhance risk dashboards and visual analytics that transform risk metrics, portfolio data, and market indicators into actionable insights for Treasury risk decision-making.
• Support automation of risk reporting and data controls to improve the accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of portfolio risk monitoring.
• Analyze fixed income markets and liquidity risk drivers through applied research on market indicators, benchmarking practices, and portfolio risk trends.
• Translate quantitative analysis into concise risk insights through analytical summaries and presentation materials supporting portfolio oversight, governance, and methodology discussions.

What you'll need

• Education: An active graduate student in Finance, Risk Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, or other relevant disciplines 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: Experience in finance, capital markets, risk management and/or portfolio management with exposure to derivatives a plus. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to add value to the risk management process through creative thinking and in-depth and disciplined analyses. Strong communication skills, including the ability to draft well-written, coherent analyses and documents.
• Active student: Enrolled in a 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:

• Submit your resume, academic transcripts (official or unofficial), and university letter certifying your student status when applying.
  • If you submit an unofficial academic transcript at the time of applying, you will be requested to present an official one if moving forward.
• 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.
• Save each file in a PDF format with your name and subject.
• DO NOT send copies of your degree certificates or other courses.
• 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.