IDB Invest. Corporate Sectors - Strategy and Research Intern

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve their 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 a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve their 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 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.

• Conduct market and sector research across corporate subsectors, including agribusiness, mining, tourism, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure.
• Develop sector-level pitchbooks and presentation materials to support strategic discussions and client-facing engagements.
• Support benchmarking of companies, markets, risks, and opportunities across sectors.
• Prepare concise analytical inputs for internal knowledge-sharing and strategic planning.
• Assist with materials and coordination for internal meetings, sector initiatives, and knowledge-sharing activities.

• Education:
  
  An active graduate student in computer science, data science, industrial engineering or similar 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.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excellent time management event.
• Key
  
  Skills:
  
  Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things.
• Technical skills:
  Ability to work with multiple data sources and large datasets. Desirable knowledge in Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, data analysis) and SQL for data extractions and manipulation. Experience/expertise in dashboard design and KPI development. Desirable knowledge in Power B (preferred) and/or Tableau.

• Citizenship: IDB Invest has no nationality restrictions.
• 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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