WBG Pioneer – World Bank Treasury Intern

The Gist:

A 10-week summer internship rotating through three Treasury teams, managing global assets and financial markets for the World Bank Group. Ideal for penultimate-year undergraduates or current graduate students interested in development finance.

What You’d Be Doing:

• Rotate through three different Treasury teams over three-week intervals, working on specific projects assigned by each team
• Participate in weekly discussions with program director and technical sessions with Treasury officers and managers
• Present findings at the end of each rotation and deliver a capstone project to Treasury management
• Gain hands-on experience in asset management, capital markets, treasury operations, or related treasury functions

What They’re Looking For:

• Education: Penultimate-year undergraduate student in finance, business, economics, or related field (graduating Dec 2027-Sept 2028), OR current master’s/Ph.D. student; must be in good academic standing.
• Experience: Demonstrated paid work experience, internship, or leadership in a financial organization or club is strongly encouraged; strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills required.
• Standout Qualifications: Experience with Python or specialized financial software (Bloomberg, World Bank/IMF databases); fluency in a second language is a plus; demonstrated interest in development work and highest ethical standards.

Good Fit If:

You are analytically minded, eager to understand global development finance, and thrive in fast-paced, diverse team environments. You want hands-on exposure to how a major multilateral organization manages hundreds of billions in assets and operates in international financial markets.

Languages:

English required; additional languages may be required depending on the specific team assignment; fluency in a second language is preferred.

Deadline: September 30, 2026