-
Global Internship Program at AIIB in Beijing, China
By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia
Beijing: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a leading financial institution based in Beijing, China, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Global Internship Program.
AIIB internship program offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated individuals to gain unparalleled experience at a dynamic multilateral development bank committed to fostering sustainable economic development and improving infrastructure in Asia.
Interested applicants can take their first step towards a career in international development and infrastructure investment at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development bank
- About the Global Internship Program
- The AIIB Global Internship Program is designed to provide young professionals with:
- Hands-on Experience: Engage directly with AIIB’s projects, initiatives, and operations.
- Professional Development: Work alongside experienced professionals in a multicultural environment.
- Exposure to MDB Work in Infrastructure Financing: Understand the unique challenges and opportunities of infrastructure financing in Asia.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry leaders and experts in the field of international development and finance.
Internship Types
The AIIB Global Internship Program provides two distinct pathways to offer students meaningful professional and academic experiences:
- Corporate Internship
It is designed to immerse students in project-based work addressing AIIB’s key business needs. Interns may engage in either a Collaborative Project, where teams of 2-3 interns pitch and execute innovative solutions to business challenges, or an Individual Project, where they independently manage and deliver tangible outcomes for specific assignments.
- Research/Academic Internship
This flexible internship focuses on specialized, research-intensive projects, ideal for students seeking opportunities during their academic semesters. It can be conducted remotely or in person, allowing interns to contribute to AIIB’s strategic goals through comprehensive research and targeted deliverables over an extended period.
Applicants must have excellent academic records and professional qualifications while possessing strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills. The program is open to candidates of any citizenship.
Education: Candidates must be enrolled in a full-time masteral or doctoral study program from an internationally recognized institution with plans to return to school. Candidates working toward degrees in areas aligned with AIIB’s institutional goals are preferred.
Experience: Relevant professional work experience (including summer jobs and internships) would be an advantage, but not necessary.
Communication: Fluent in oral and written English.
To submit an expression of interest:
Complete the online application
You will be invited to our chat-based screening process which will take around 5 minutes to complete.
Support provided to Interns: Interns will receive USD90 per workday plus roundtrip flight ticket to Beijing.
Program Launch: December 2024
Acceptance of Applications: December 2024 to February 2025
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Selection Process: Mid-February to April
Offer to Successful Candidates: April onwards
Program Start / Onboarding: July 1, 2025
AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB Members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.
Applicant selection will be based on, but not limited to technical competence, in-depth experience in relevant sectors, international experience, and educational background. AIIB has the discretion to appoint candidates into positions commensurate with their education and experience.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.
