WBG Pioneer - Facilities Capital Management Intern

The Facilities Capital Management Intern will support the World Bank Group's Facilities Capital Management team in capital planning, portfolio analytics, investment governance, financial reporting, and data-driven decision-making across a global portfolio of real estate capital projects. The internship offers exposure to large-scale capital portfolio management, corporate real estate strategy, financial management, and organizational transformation within an international development institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of Annual Investment Plan (AIP) data.
• Support the review of capital investment proposals and project prioritization exercises.
• Analyze capital budget allocations, commitments, expenditures, and reserve balances.
• Prepare portfolio-level reports and executive briefing materials.
• Support development and maintenance of capital management dashboards and reporting tools.
• Assist in tracking project execution performance, budget utilization, and capital reserve levels.
• Conduct trend analysis and benchmarking of capital program performance metrics.
• Contribute to preparation of quarterly and annual portfolio reviews.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen transparency, consistency, and accountability.
• Support development of guidance materials, templates, and operating procedures.
• Support data quality reviews across capital management systems.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and AI-enabled analytics.
• Contribute to development of integrated reporting solutions across IBRD and IFC capital programs.
• Perform research on industry best practices in capital program management and corporate real estate governance.
• Prepare presentations and briefing materials for senior management.
• Document lessons learned, business processes, and portfolio insights.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities across regional and corporate teams.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the Facilities and Real Estate community.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in: Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate, Data Analytics, Project Management, Information Systems, Other related disciplines.
• Demonstrated interest in development work and the World Bank Group’s mission.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools is desirable.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into concise recommendations.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Interest in infrastructure, corporate real estate, capital investments, and organizational transformation.
• Excellent written and spoken English required. Additional languages are an asset.

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Excel
• Power BI
• Portfolio Analytics
• Capital Planning
• Investment Portfolio Governance
• Financial Reporting
• Corporate Real Estate Management
• Project Management
• Organizational Transformation
• Presentation Skills
• Quantitative Analysis
• Information Synthesis
• Attention to Detail
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration

Languages

English