Apply for the World Bank Treasury Summer Internship Program

Apply now for the 2026 World Bank Treasury Summer Internship Program Are you the equivalent of a rising senior in college working towards a career on the trading floor of a major bank, investment, or private equity firm or one of the departments supporting that function? Get a substantial boost down that path with a Treasury Summer Internship. With us, you will not just work in financial markets; you will help create new ones. The Treasury Summer Internship Program is a junior professional training program designed to develop the skills necessary for an exciting and rewarding career in the financial industry. The program aims to bring exceptional college students with a demonstrated interest in a financial career to support the World Bank’s development mandate. The internship lays the foundation to become a Junior Analyst, a two-year position on one Treasury team, immediately after the intern graduates from their degree program. Interns are expected to be in their second to final year in an equivalent four‑year college degree program. The World Bank Treasury Summer Internship Program Treasury Summer Interns will work full time for ten weeks, from May 26 through August 3, 2026, in Washington, DC. The program begins with a customized onboarding week, after which interns rotate through three different Treasury teams in three‑week intervals. Throughout the summer, interns engage in weekly discussions with the program director and attend technical and career‑focused sessions with Treasury officers, managers, and directors. They also have access to the nearly 300‑member Treasury team, including an opportunity to meet the Vice President & Treasurer. Each rotation concludes with a presentation to the respective team, and the internship culminates in a capstone project presented to the Treasury management team. Internship Calendar Onboarding Week: May 26 – 29 Rotation 1: June 1 – 19 Rotation 2: June 22 – July 10 Rotation 3: July 13 – July 31 Capstone Presentation: August 3 Observed Holidays: June 19, July 4 Interns join on a short‑term temporary contract and are paid between $21.80 (net – for non‑US Citizens) and $26.20 (gross – for US Citizens) per hour for 400 hours. All interns are expected to be in person, full‑time, in Washington, DC, for the entire internship (May 26 – August 3). HR policies may change, but interns are expected to work at least four days in the office per week. Each intern will receive a World Bank laptop at the start of the internship. The World Bank sponsors the appropriate visa for an incoming intern to work in the United States if required. How to become a Treasury Junior Analyst The World Bank Treasury may extend offers to some Treasury Summer Interns after successful completion of their internship. Applications for Junior Analyst positions will open at the end of the summer internship and are subject to a competitive selection process. Treasury Junior Analyst roles are intended for candidates graduating with the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree between December 2026 and September 2027. Junior Analysts receive a one‑year term, renewable for a maximum one additional year, totaling two years. Hiring Teams for Junior Analyst Positions (2027) Capital Markets & Investments CMIIL (Investment Management and Liquidity Operations) CMIMS (Market Solutions and Structured Finance) Treasury Operations TREBK (Banking Operations) TREAL (Asset and Liability Operations) TREQA (Quantitative Solutions and Analytics team) TRERC (Treasury Risk, Compliance, and Controls Team) Pension & Endowments Department PENIN (Pension Investments) PENMO (Pension Middle Office) Please note that hiring teams and requirements may change at any time. The Work & Teams The program will hire up to 16 interns across Treasury’s 16 teams this summer, and each intern will have a different rotation schedule to create a diverse and unique experience. Treasury comprises four main departments: Asset Management & Advisory, Capital Markets & Investments, Treasury Operations, and Pension & Endowments, in addition to the Treasury Risk, Compliance, and Controls team. Throughout their internship, each participant will be paired with a mentor and coordinator for each rotation, to provide guidance and support. Interns will engage in specific projects or tasks as directed by their team at the outset of each rotation. We highly encourage exploring more about our organization, each department, and the 16 teams. The World Bank The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. The Treasury The World Bank Treasury manages the finances of IBRD and IDA to enable all World Bank operations and lending. Treasury is a trusted advisor to our member countries to support financial stability and resilience. As a global asset management leader, Treasury prudently manages over $235 billion in assets, including overseeing investment in the World Bank Group’s pension fund’s assets, the largest asset manager in the development community. With over 70 years of innovation in the capital markets, Treasury issues over $50 billion in bonds and processes over $7 trillion in transactions yearly. The Application Only complete applications will be accepted. Please read the following before submitting your application. Although not required, we encourage applicants to use the suggested cover letter template and resume template and submit as a PDF. Eligibility Must be enrolled in the second‑to‑last year of an equivalent four‑year college degree program with a demonstrated interest in finance, business, economics, or a related field; Must be prepared to graduate with the equivalent of a four‑year college degree between December 2026 and September 2027; Must be in good academic standing at their college or university; Must be available full time through the duration of the internship; Must not have any concurrent employment contract or internship. Any candidate who is found to have misrepresented their application may be disqualified or terminated. Requirements One‑page PDF cover letter One‑page PDF resume Optional Half‑page PDF personal statement describing background and how you believe this would contribute to our workplace. The World Bank Treasury is proud of its strong community of colleagues from incredibly diverse backgrounds. Although entirely optional, applicants are encouraged to submit a maximum half‑page to describe their background and how they believe this would contribute to our workplace. We believe poverty has no borders, and neither does excellence. With employees based in Chennai, Paris, Sofia, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, the World Bank Treasury represents over 60 nationalities, and our leadership team hails from all regions of the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Evaluation Process All completed applications submitted on time through the application portal will be reviewed by the recruitment committee. Successful applicants may be asked to complete a remote test. A select few will be invited to interview with the committee. All applicants will be notified of the result by December. FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO APPLY, VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE. #J-18808-Ljbffr