IDB. Risk Management Systemic Risk Research Internship

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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:
  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.

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.

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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…