Learn more below about the Finance Internship and Junior Analyst programs for college students and recent graduates, respectively. The World Bank Treasury is one of the few places where you can be on the leading edge of finance as it sits at the only nexus of finance, innovation, and international development.
Are you a rising senior in college or a recent college graduate working towards a career on the trading floor of a major bank, investment or private equity firm or one of the departments supporting that function? Get a strong boost down that path with one of the World Bank Treasury's junior professional programs.
The Finance Internship and Junior Analyst programs are professional training programs that provide an opportunity to develop the analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills necessary to develop an exciting and rewarding career in finance. Treasury has three departments and a compliance and controls team.
Working together with full-time World Bank Treasury staff, student and graduate staff are given the opportunity to explore and assist in Treasury’s business functions. The lessons learned at Treasury will lay the foundation for a financial career at the world’s leading investment banks, fund managers or corporate treasuries.
The Internship Program is designed in part to attract the best talent to return to the World Bank Treasury upon graduating where they can begin a full-time two-year professional position as a Junior Analyst—preparing the next generation of finance professionals for the world’s top business schools and follow-on careers.
Treasury has been a large and significant player in the international financial markets for more than 70 years and has achieved a global reputation as a prudent and innovative borrower, investor and risk manager. Treasury is responsible for: (i) managing more than $184 billion in assets for the World Bank and other official sector investors; (ii) leading the World Bank's financing program in international and domestic bond and derivatives markets; (iii) conducting asset and liability management for the World Bank's balance sheet; (iv) overseeing the development and outreach related to the financing and hedging products the World Bank provides for its developing-country clients; and (v) collaborating with official sector institutions of member countries to help build their capacity in asset and public debt management.
Capital markets are key to transforming society. Since its inaugural bond over 70 years ago, the World Bank has pioneered many ‘firsts’. Our goal is not only to raise funds at the most reasonable cost for our client countries, but also to develop innovative solutions for the world's most difficult development challenges. Our history shows that when used innovatively and effectively, capital markets are a powerful force for good.
The World Bank’s twin goals are ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. The World Bank’s Treasury financially enables the operational departments to work toward these goals. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Finance Interns, rising seniors in college, work for the summer full-time with Treasury senior staff. Interns begin with a training program, where they are introduced to the working culture and business lines of Treasury. The training includes a tour of Treasury, presentations by Treasury Specialists on its structure, governance, and services. The training program includes networking opportunities and learning events from professionals across the World Bank Group.
Finance interns will be exposed to Treasury’s partners and clients, including leading central banks, ministries of finance, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and other multilateral development banks. Interns will work within two or more of Treasury’s departments, and, depending on interest and skills, will perform some or all the following:
The positions will be posted on Indeed.com and Handshake starting in early 2021. Please check back for updates.
| Finance Intern | Junior Analyst |
Duration & Start | 10 Weeks, Summer | One or Two Years, Summer |
Type of Staff | Paid Temporary Staff (STT2) | Paid Term Staff (ETC1) |
Eligible Group | Rising Seniors in College | College Graduate (0-1 year) |
Rotations | Three Departmental Rotations | Assigned to one Department |
Exposure | All Departments Participate | All Departments Participate |
Training | Introductory Training Program | Deep Dive into Daily Work |
Evaluation | Intern Program Manager | Staff Performance Evaluations |
The Junior Analyst Program aims to bring exceptional recent college graduates, who possess a demonstrated interest in a future financial career, to support the World Bank’s development mandate. Junior Analysts are matched to one of the various departments and teams across Treasury. Junior Analysts are expected to have graduated from a four-year university within the last two years. Junior Analysts receive a two-year term contract and are encouraged to attend graduate school at the end of their term.
Candidates who have the following are encouraged to apply:
| Finance Intern | Junior Analyst |
Duration & Start | 10 Weeks, Summer | One or Two Years, Summer |
Type of Staff | Paid Temporary Staff (STT2) | Paid Term Staff (ETC1) |
Eligible Group | Rising Seniors in College | College Graduate (0-1 year) |
Rotations | Three Departmental Rotations | Assigned to one Department |
Exposure | All Departments Participate | All Departments Participate |
Training | Introductory Training Program | Deep Dive into Daily Work |
Evaluation | Intern Program Manager | Staff Performance Evaluations |
No, only rising college seniors are eligible for the summer finance internship program. Recent college graduates within the last year are eligible for the junior analyst program.
These programs are designed for future leaders in finance. While formal studies in finance are not required, we strongly recommend that individuals have a closely related major such as business or economics. Any demonstrated experience in finance is a plus.
Emphatically yes. Poverty has no borders. Neither does the effort to rid the world of it. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Yes. For incoming interns, we have found it advantageous for individuals to use CPT/F1 to help expedite onboarding. For incoming junior analysts, we can sponsor individuals with a G4 visa.
Generally no, however some part-time jobs are eligible depending on the scope and role. We believe interns will be more successful by not having any other outside commitments other than, at most, a light load of summer classes. Furthermore, it's expected that Junior Analysts have no major outside commitments to remain dedicated to their position.
While we hope the conditions surrounding COVID-19 improve across the world, we are fully able to accommodate finance interns working across the U.S. or the world. If conditions are suitable for in-office work by summer 2021, then we expect finance interns to be available to work full-time in Washington, DC.
Yes, the internship is full-time and pays between $18 - $23 per hour depending on World Bank HR policies.
Your college or university can answer this question. In certain cases, we have provided written feedback and completed administrative forms to support interns receiving college credit for their work. In addition, the internship can be converted to non-paid, if requested.
You can find Finance Internship postings on the World Bank page on Indeed.com. Junior Analyst positions are posted on the World Bank career portal. Given that both programs begin in the summer, the postings will be available around February or March.
The World Bank Treasury welcomes collaboration with university career centers and staff. As we approach the summer 2021 cycle of our programs, we are still determining our outreach program to universities, and we welcome university partners with access to exceptional finance talent from across the world.
We post finance internships on Indeed.com and Handshake in the United States. If you would like to learn more about our program, please contact us.
