WBG Pioneer - Investment Analyst Intern

The WBG Pioneer Internship Program offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. The Investment Analyst Intern will support IFC's investment activities in Central Africa, focusing on business development, sector mapping, and transaction execution, gaining exposure to IFC's investment cycle and contributing to impactful private sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry, financial, and strategic analysis to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in priority sectors, consistent with IFC's regional and industry priorities
• Support business development through sector mapping, identification of prospective clients and sponsors, and analysis of market players, value chains, and investment trends
• Assist in evaluating prospective investments by analyzing business models, operating performance, financial statements, ownership structures, development impact potential, and key transaction risks
• Support transaction execution by preparing financial analyses, debt and equity financial models, and contributing to transaction structuring
• Prepare internal investment documentation, including Early Look notes, Concept Notes, and other materials required throughout IFC's investment process
• Collaborate with investment staff and cross-functional teams across IFC to help advance transactions in compliance with IFC policies and procedures
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing by documenting market intelligence, transaction insights, and lessons learned from business development and investment activities

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution
• Candidates must have 0–2 years of relevant professional experience, including internships, in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services, financial audit, credit risk, private equity, consulting, or a related field
• 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 and French; additional languages are a plus

Skills

• Investment Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Transaction Services
• Financial Auditing
• Credit Risk Analysis
• Private Equity
• Consulting
• Financial Analysis
• Research
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Teamwork in Diverse Environments
• Organizational Skills
• Business Development
• Sector Mapping
• Transaction Execution
• English Language Proficiency
• French Proficiency

Languages

English, French