Internship program - Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)

Deadline: As soon as possible

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Location(s)

  • United States of America
Washington, D.C.

Overview

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government's development finance institution, mobilizes private capital to help solve critical development challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy. Because OPIC works with the U.S. private sector, it helps U.S. businesses gain footholds in emerging markets, catalyzing revenues, jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC achieves its mission by providing investors with financing, political risk insurance, and support for private equity funds.

Details

OPIC is a dynamic organization that maintains a robust Internship Program.  OPIC offers challenging opportunities to more than one hundred undergraduate and graduate students each year who are diverse, adaptable, well-rounded, strategic thinkers and problem-solvers, and who are committed to exploring and experiencing a public service opportunity.

OPIC offers Internships year round. So, whether you are looking to perform an Internship during your Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters or even winter break, we may be able to accommodate you.

All Internships are performed in Washington, DC and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months.

While the duties of the OPIC Internship Program vary, Interns perform a variety of assignments including but not limited to:

  • Reviewing applications for financing and financial statements;
  • Building or analyzing models of projected project cash flows;
  • Conducting research on underwriting issues; policies and procedures; international investments, finance and International law and development, etc.;
  • Preparing country economic and political risk analysis;
  • Preparing credit reviews of outstanding loans;
  • Data processing and personnel management;
  • Analyzing the potential environmental and social impact of projects; and much more.

OPIC’s Internship Program offers valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth.  The experience Interns gained at OPIC can be applied in any future employment endeavor, including those in Federal/State/Local Governments or in the private sector.

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

To be considered for an OPIC Internship, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizenship;
  • Be a student enrolled or be accepted for enrollment (at least part-time) in a relevant degree-seeking program in an accredited college or university;
  • Meet the qualification requirements outlined in the Internship vacancy announcement; and,
  • Successfully complete a background investigation.

Dates

Deadline: As soon as possible


Cost/funding for participants

This is a non-paid Internship Program.  As such, compensation will not be provided.

You may earn academic credits, as permitted by your college or university.

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