WBG Pioneer - Investment Analysis Intern

Finance & Economy

Overview

Assist in investment analysis and project execution in a dynamic environment.

You have:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program.
• Candidates must have minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in investment projects.
• Ability to develop complex financial models.
• Ability to conduct company financial statement analysis.
• Proven aptitude in the following areas: accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, scenario analysis, and comparable company analysis.
• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis including market conditions and gaps.
• Ability to write and speak clearly in a logical, comprehensive yet concise manner.
• Proven attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, distill and summarize large amounts of information and then synthesize, including in areas such as debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparables.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group's and IFC's mission, strategies and values.
• Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is required; fluency in another regional language is a plus.

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Job #: req37621 Organization: World Bank Grade: T4 (No-fee) Location: Vienna,Austria Hiring Manager:Marcia Yu Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 8/12/2026 (11:59pm UTC) 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. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, please visit www.ifc.org.

MAS Europe cover investments in different manufacturing, agribusiness and services (including health, education, tourism, retail and property) sectors in the emerging European countries, which can account for as much as 80% of overall economic activity in these countries and play a critical role in providing goods and services to consumers, addressing core needs, creating jobs, contributing to government revenue and stimulating economic growth.

MAS Europe is seeking to recruit an Investment Analysis Intern (Intern) to work with IFC’s investment officers who are responsible for designing, negotiating, structuring, and subsequently supervising the Corporation’s investment projects. The Intern will help identify new projects and assist investment officers in executing deals, advising private companies on restructuring, and using financial instruments (e.g., risk management tools).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models, including financial projections. • Analyze historical financial statements and prepare reports on the financial health and viability of a given company or project. • Analyze financial projections and report on viability of businesses. • Monitor operational and financial performance of client companies to evaluate risk and recommend proactive portfolio management actions and prepare regular portfolio reports. • Conduct industry and market research to assist in IFC’s business development efforts. • Prepare presentations and other documentation as contributions to IFC’s internal reporting and external communication, marketing and outreach. • Build and maintain quality internal and external client relationships with a high level of responsiveness (including client coordination to ensure IFC receipt of needed information). • Conduct mapping to assess business opportunities for IFC. • Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of a given investment in all areas including not only financial and market information but also development impact and relevant ES&G matters. • Extract lessons of IFC’s earlier investments or advisory mandates and other evaluative work as relevant to provide input to the structuring of new transactions or monitoring of existing transactions. • Participate in negotiations, as needed.

Selection Criteria

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program. • Candidates must have minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in investment projects. • Ability to develop complex financial models. • Ability to conduct company financial statement analysis. • Proven aptitude in the following areas: accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, scenario analysis, and comparable company analysis • Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis including market conditions and gaps. • Ability to write and speak clearly in a logical, comprehensive yet concise manner. • Proven attention to detail. • Ability to analyze, distill and summarize large amounts of information and then synthesize, including in areas such as debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparables. • Ability to listen actively and attentively to others in order to identify client and stakeholder needs. • Ability to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data. • Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure. • Basic understanding of how specific investments in different MAS industries impact economic, market, and social development. • Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standard, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries. • Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group’s and IFC's mission, strategies and values. • Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is required; fluency in another regional language 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.

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