World Bank Treasury Summer Finance Internship 2026 | Paid Internship Program

Applications are now open for the World Bank Treasury Summer Finance Internship 2026, an elite program designed for outstanding undergraduate students who aspire to build a career in finance, economics, or business. This prestigious internship gives participants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at one of the world’s leading financial institutions while directly contributing to the World Bank’s mission of promoting global development and poverty reduction.

The Treasury Summer Internship is more than just a short-term work placement—it serves as a pipeline to the Junior Analyst Program, a highly competitive two-year professional track for graduates who wish to pursue a long-term career at the World Bank Treasury. Through this internship, students gain exposure to global financial markets, innovative investment strategies, and development finance, while working alongside world-class economists, analysts, and policy experts.

Internship Details

• Host Organization: World Bank Group (Treasury Department)
• Internship Location: Washington, D.C., United States
• Internship Duration: Summer 2026 (Full-time, 400 hours)
• Salary:
  • $21.80 per hour (net) – for non-U.S. citizens
  • $26.20 per hour (gross) – for U.S. citizens
• Contract Type: Short-term temporary appointment

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the World Bank Treasury Summer Finance Internship 2026, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in the second-to-last year of a four-year undergraduate degree program in finance, business, economics, or a related field.
• Be expected to graduate with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) between December 2026 and September 2027.
• Be in good academic standing at their college or university.
• Be available full-time for the duration of the internship.
• Not hold any concurrent employment contract or internship.

Note: Any applicant found to have misrepresented information during the application process may be disqualified or have their appointment terminated.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The program seeks students with exceptional academic, analytical, and interpersonal skills who demonstrate a strong passion for finance and development. Competitive candidates often have:

• Professional or internship experience in finance, banking, investment, or related fields.
• Leadership roles in financial organizations, clubs, or associations at the university level.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills (both written and oral).
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in multicultural and fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python) or specialized data management/visualization software.
• Advanced research, quantitative, and analytical skills, with experience extracting financial data from sources such as Bloomberg, the World Bank Group, the IMF, or other financial databases.
• The highest levels of professional integrity and ethical standards.
• Fluency in a second language (in addition to English) is considered an asset.

Application Requirements

Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:

• A one-page cover letter highlighting motivation, academic background, and relevant skills.
• A one-page resume (CV) summarizing academic qualifications and professional experience.

Application Deadline and Process

Interested candidates should apply online through the official posting.

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