WBG Pioneer - Infrastructure Investment Analyst Intern

Description

WBG Pioneers, the World Bank Group’s Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and connect with international professionals working to end poverty on a livable planet.

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. IFC works in more than 100 countries, using its capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Its mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. Infrastructure is one of IFC’s strategic priorities, supporting the World Bank Group’s objective of improving access to efficient, reliable, and affordable infrastructure services in emerging markets. IFC’s infrastructure activities include power generation, distribution and transmission, mining, transport and logistics, telecommunications, water, waste, privatized public services, and subnational/cities financing. The Latin America and the Caribbean Infrastructure Unit is an open and dynamic team involved in the origination, structuring, and supervision of IFC’s infrastructure investments in the region. The unit is seeking an Infrastructure Investment Analyst Intern to provide analytical, research, financial modeling, and transaction support to Investment Officers. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Create, update, and analyze financial models; project finance modeling experience is desirable. 
• Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements and other client financial information. 
• Conduct industry, market, pricing benchmark, and integrity/KYC research, and support IFC’s business development efforts. 
• Prepare pitchbooks, client proposals, internal memos, and other written outputs for transaction processing and portfolio management. 
• Review periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients. 
• Provide analytical support during investment negotiations and internal approval processes. 
• Support active monitoring of portfolio investments, including compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance, and legal requirements. 

Selection Criteria

• Currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, an undergraduate program, preferably with a concentration in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field. 
• Relevant experience in a financial institution, investment banking, private equity, consulting, infrastructure company, or related sector is desirable. 
• Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis, and modeling skills; experience with infrastructure and project finance is a plus. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound business judgment, and ability to identify issues and present practical solutions. 
• Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries, with demonstrated teamwork skills. 
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines under pressure. 
• Keen interest in emerging markets and private sector development. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in Spanish is required, and Portuguese is a plus.

Note: Please limit your applications to a maximum of three positions. Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered.

WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.  Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.