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THIS INTERNSHIP IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER. This announcement will be updated when Fall Internships are available.
Learn more about this agency12/20/2018 to 08/30/2019
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The Project Finance Program at OPIC is made up of the Structured Finance (SF) team, located within the Structured Finance and Insurance Department (SFI) and the Small and Medium Enterprise Finance Department (SMEF). Loan officers for both teams support projects located in less developed countries and areas where American investment is involved. The SF Team specializes in infrastructure, energy projects, financial sector, telecommunications, health care and other highly complex transactions. SMEF focuses on energy, housing, Impact Investing and many other industries such as financial services, hotels, and manufacturing. Students interested in Impact Investing finance should apply directly to the Socially Responsible Investing team or the Social Enterprise Finance team.
When working for SF or SMEF, interns get exposure to international project finance and work in collaboration with seasoned financiers in the loan origination process. The life cycle of a loan starts with underwriting and due diligence on the project, its sponsors and other related parties. This is followed by an approval process whereby papers are written for the purpose of obtaining approval from OPIC's Credit Policy team, Investment Committee and, depending on the size of the OPIC support, the Board of Directors. Project teams then negotiate the loan agreement which leads to disbursement of funds to a project. After disbursement, a project is transferred to one of two monitoring groups in DFPM.
Interns on the Structured Finance and Insurance (SFI) 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, de-pending on the complexity of the projects and the amount of time an intern is available. Typical duties include:
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.
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(s) indicated on the letter of interest. A separate application should be submitted for each internship of interest.
To apply for this internship, you must submit a complete Application Package to interns@opic.gov with Project Finance in the subject line, which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. Your Unofficial Transcript
3. OPIC Internship Letter of Interest (use the form found on https://www.opic.gov/who-we-are/careers/developmental-opportunities)
Applicants for the OPIC Unpaid Student Volunteer (Internship) Program must submit a resume, unofficial transcript and a letter of interest to Interns@opic.gov with Project Finance in the subject line in order to be considered for placement. Incomplete packages or e-mails without the specific internship program name in the subject line will not be considered.
Please submit an application for each program of interest.
Applications are accepted year-round; however, if targeting a specific internship period, OPIC recommends submitting your application by the following dates:
If you are selected for an interview for this internship, you will be contacted directly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/520199900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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THIS INTERNSHIP IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER. This announcement will be updated when Fall Internships are available.
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career in the Federal Government, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is the place for you. OPIC is the U.S. Government's international development finance institution. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to mobilize private capital to help solve critical development challenges and advance U.S. foreign policy. The SF Team specializes in infrastructure, energy projects, financial sector, telecommunications, health care and other highly complex transactions. SMEF focuses on energy, housing, Impact Investing and many other industries such as financial services, hotels, and manufacturing. Students interested in Impact Investing finance should apply directly to the Socially Responsible Investing team or the Social Enterprise Finance team.