Duties

Summary

THIS INTERNSHIP IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER. This announcement will be updated when Fall Internships are available.
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Responsibilities

The Insurance team is able to provide political insurance to all OPIC clients, regardless of size and industry, often in highly complex transactions. Interns will perform work that supports both the origination of new PRI contracts through the approval process as well as the monitoring of the existing PRI portfolio.

Interns on the Insurance teams serve as junior analysts and may be involved in all stages of project approval as part of a project team. Interns typically work on three to six transactions, depending on the complexity of the projects and the amount of time an intern is available. Typical duties include:

• Reviewing documentation on projects for which PRI has been requested;
• Conducting research on PRI underwriting issues;
• Drafting country risk profiles;
• Preparing portions of loan papers being presented to approval committees;
• Assisting officers with PRI contract amendments; and
• Performing insurance portfolio analysis.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required
• Must be currently enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt

Qualifications

Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university in a relevant graduate degree program such as Finance, Accounting, International Affairs/Development or Economics. Previous work experience, particularly in international business, is highly desired. Successful completion of a background investigation is also required.

Education

Applicants must be enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university in a relevant graduate degree program such as Finance, Accounting, International Affairs/Development or Economics.

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be reviewed to ensure eligibility under this program. Applications of eligible students will be forwarded to the Department indicated on the letter of interest. A separate application should be submitted for each internship of interest.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

To apply for this internship, you must submit a complete Application Package to interns@opic.gov with Insurance in the subject line, which includes:

1. Your Resume
2. Your Unofficial Transcript
3. OPIC Internship Letter of Interest (use the form found at https://www.opic.gov/who-we-are/careers/developmental-opportunities)