IDB. Risk Management Systemic Risk Research Internship

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inter-American Development Bank invites an active graduate student to join the Risk Management Systemic Risk Research Internship in Washington, DC. This paid two-month internship offers hands-on exposure to systemic risk monitoring, data processing, and on-the-job learning within the Bank's headquarter operations.

Ideal candidates are in a quantitative graduate program and possess English fluency with a working knowledge of another Bank language.

Qualifications

• Active graduate student in a quantitative field (math, stats, CS, econ) with graduation after the internship.
• Fluent English; working knowledge of another Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, programming, and statistical modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Systemic Risk Group to develop systemic risk indicators, methodologies, and stress-testing tools.
• Conduct NLP-based quantitative text analysis to build early-warning indicators and forecasts.
• Assist in developing automated data processing and reporting solutions.
• Prepare presentations and documentation on automated solutions and key findings.

Skills

Mathematical modeling

Statistics

Coding

Continuous learning

Collaboration

Client focus

Communication

Innovation

Education

Active graduate student in a quantitative field (math, stats, CS, econ)

Job description

IDB. Risk Management Systemic Risk Research Internship Job Description IDB. Risk Management Systemic Risk Research Internship 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

• Collaborate with the Systemic Risk Group in the development and research of innovative systemic risk monitoring indicators, methodologies, and stress-testing tools.

• Conduct research using NLP-based quantitative text analysis to develop early-warning indicators and calibrated probabilistic forecasts.
• Assist in the development of automated solutions for data processing and reporting.
• Prepare presentations and documentation on automated solutions and key findings.
• Collaborate with the team on other ad hoc risk management activities as needed.

What you'll need

• Education: An active graduate student in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, economics, or related quantitative discipline 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: Mathematical, statistic, financial or economic modeling experience, knowledge of statistical tools, probability, and coding skills.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.
• 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.

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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