WBG Pioneer - Investment Analyst Intern

WBG Pioneer - Investment Analyst Intern

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Employee type

Internship

Position

Intern/Student

Offer Salary

Attractive

For Freelance

No

Application deadline

Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities    
 

The Investment Analyst Intern will support IFC’s investment activities in Central Africa, with a primary focus on business development, sector mapping, and transaction execution. Responsibilities may include:   
 

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.  

Selection Criteria

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  

Note: Please limit your applications to a maximum of three positions. Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered.  

Skills
Bilingual communication French proficiency
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Job Overview

  • Location

    Douala, Cameroun, Douala, Littoral, Cameroon

  • Offered Salary

    Attractive

  • Qualification

    Intern/Student

  • Functional Area

    Internship

  • Degree Level

    Masters

  • Industry

    Accounting / Finance , Non-governmental Organization (NGOs)

  • Date Posted

    3 months ago

  • Apply Before

    Aug 12, 2026

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    ohebga@worldbank.org

  • Website

    https://www.worldbank.org

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