WBG Young Professional - req38189

WBG Young Professional Job #: req38189

Organization: World Bank Group

Sector: Other

Grade: GF

Term Duration: 2 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: International Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s) Closing Date: 9/30/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Are you ready for a career with a lasting impact? The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program (YPP) offers exceptional professionals from around the world the opportunity to apply their specialized technical expertise, broaden their experience, and contribute to solutions to some of the most pressing development challenges. Young Professionals (YPs) work across the World Bank, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID in support of our mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more than 60 years, this highly competitive program has selected outstanding professionals to contribute to the institution’s work and develop as future leaders in global development.

We seek candidates who demonstrate strong leadership potential, exceptional technical skills, and a clear commitment to our mission and values. As a YP, you will collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and institutions, applying your expertise to help address pressing development challenges and improve lives around the world.

YPs join the World Bank Group on an initial two-year term contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. During this period, YPs complete three eight-month rotations: one with their primary function and area of expertise, one cross-institutional rotation, and at least one rotation based in a country office. These assignments enable YPs deepen their technical and operational knowledge while gaining experience across different areas of the institution.

Through the YP Academy, YPs undertake a structured learning and development journey that includes technical and operational training, language programs, negotiation and business skills, and leadership development. They also receive individual coaching, connect with mentors, and participate in strategic dialogues with senior leaders.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of a masters-level degree in a relevant field

• 2-6 years of relevant professional experience

• Demonstrated technical depth, technical breadth, expertise and experience in most of the following areas:

• Solid experience in a field such as finance (including, for example, a major commercial or investment bank; international financial institution; export credit agency, private equity firm; insurance), corporate development/mergers & acquisitions, management consulting, and/or financial advisory, preferably related to emerging markets.

• Strong financial, credit, and underwriting/risk assessment skills; sound business judgment, and preferably experience related to negotiating financial or guarantee/insurance contracts.

• Extensive knowledge of emerging markets finance and economic development, as well as high-level understanding of political and sovereign risk, and financial/ insurance products used to mitigate such risks.

• Experience in portfolio supervision, project management, and investor relations, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes is a plus.

• Experience in product development, innovation, or process improvement within financial or operational contexts is a plus.

• Capacity to synthesize complex information and present actionable insights.

• Proficiency in digital tools and platforms including Excel, Power BI, SQL, and/or market intelligence systems such as Bloomberg, Dealogic, and Debt Domain.

• Leadership potential, including accountability and results orientation, ability to influence and inspire results, and manage self, projects, people and results.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills: quantitative, qualitative, analytical, strategic; and sound business judgment.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner.

• Flexibility and adaptability to working in complex multi-stakeholder and multi-cultural contexts.

• Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages would be an advantage

WBG Culture Attributes

• Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
• Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.