WBG Pioneer - Trade Finance Intern

WBG Pioneer - Trade Finance Intern Job # : req37615 Organization : IFC Grade : T4 Location : Washington, DC, United States Hiring Manager : Makiko Toyoda Required Language(s) : English Preferred Language(s) : Closing Date : 8/12/2026 (11:59pm UTC) The Trade and Supply Chain Department (CTS) is one of the industry groups at IFC, with both investment and advisory services delivered to IFC's clients through IFC's global network. IFC's priorities in Trade are: (i) grow investment and advisory solutions in all regions it operates in, while achieving strong profitability and development impact (ii) build new and nurture existing client relationships to make IFC the preferred partner for key clients (iii) manage portfolio of assets for strong profitability and impact; (iv) support local companies, while improving transparency and corporate governance; (v) catalyze foreign investment, including mobilizing B loans, parallel loans, and other forms of capital mobilization; (vi) introduce and develop new financial solutions, products and platforms; (vii) build long-term partnerships with strong regional players; (viii) develop client, sector and country-level solutions through interventions that can be scaled and replicated; and (ix) be a thought leader and innovator of products and client solutions globally. Global trade is an engine of growth that creates jobs, reduces poverty, and increases economic opportunities. It is a key driver of integration and opportunities for local enterprises in emerging markets and developing countries. IFC's trade finance programs offer guarantees, risk-sharing facilities, loans, and other structured products to support trade in emerging markets. Through these various products, IFC has supported more than 400 financial institutions and thousands of underlying companies in more than 100 countries across all regions of the globe. To date, IFC's Trade and Supply Chain Finance has supported over $250 billion in global trade, all of which is directly linked to the movement of specific goods across emerging market borders. Duties and Responsibilities Join the task force for the Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) and other trade and supply chain finance programs and contribute to design the operations which will be documented in the Operational Manual; Contribute to monitoring and supervision of all trade and supply chain finance programs and prepare the monitoring reports as needed; and Prepare the product guides and the handbooks for new products for external audience and for internal training. Selection Criteria Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, master's program Candidates must have 0-6 years of relevant professional experience Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description Demonstrated interest in development work and the World Bank Group's mission Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines Proficiency in English; additional languages may be required depending on the role Note: Please limit your applications to a maximum of three positions. Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered. WBG Culture Attributes Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact. 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 candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Bank Group