Quantitative Systemic Risk Research Intern

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB Group) is seeking an active graduate student for its 2027 Winter Internship Program in Washington DC. This paid internship offers on-the-job learning in systemic risk research and advanced data analytics, focusing on NLP-based methods and automated data processing within a collaborative team environment.

Successful candidates will be enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program with a quantitative focus and fluent English; working knowledge of another Bank

Qualifications

• Active graduate student in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, economics, or related quantitative discipline; graduation after internship period.
• Fluency in English with 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, time management.
• Technical skills: mathematical, statistical, financial or economic modeling, knowledge of statistical tools, probability, and coding skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Systemic Risk Group to develop and research innovative systemic risk monitoring indicators, methodologies, and stress-testing tools.
• Use NLP-based quantitative text analysis to develop early-warning indicators and calibrated probabilistic forecasts.
• Assist in developing automated data processing and reporting solutions.
• Prepare presentations and documentation on automated solutions and key findings.
• Collaborate with the team on ad hoc risk management activities as needed.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Mathematical modeling

Statistics

Coding skills

NLP

Education

Graduate student in a quantitative field

Tools

Statistical tools

NLP libraries

Job description

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB Group) is seeking an active graduate student for its 2027 Winter Internship Program in Washington DC. This paid internship offers on-the-job learning in systemic risk research and advanced data analytics, focusing on NLP-based methods and automated data processing within a collaborative team environment.

Successful candidates will be enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program with a quantitative focus and fluent English; working knowledge of another Bank