Investment stream
You will rotate within AIIB’s investment operations to gain experience in identifying, preparing, and monitoring investment projects for public- and private-sector clients.
Graduate Program
GRADUATE PROGRAM
Build the foundations for a career in development finance
AIIB’s Graduate Program is a two-year rotational experience designed for early-career professionals. Analysts will be assigned to different departments and will develop their skills and expertise while acquiring hands-on experience by working with the Bank’s professionals. Working closely with clients in the public and private sectors, they will gain a deep understanding of infrastructure development as well as financing challenges and opportunities in Asia and beyond. They will also receive training, mentoring, career guidance, and opportunities to grow at AIIB.
Find the stream that fits you.
Each stream has a distinct two-year journey. Select the one that fits your discipline and see what you will do, the departments you will rotate, and what you will walk away with.
Finance stream
You will work closely with the Treasurer’s and Controller’s offices and gain a deeper understanding of the tools, techniques, and technologies related to treasury and finance processes and accounting.
Risk management stream
You will rotate within the Risk Management Department and client departments to gain in-depth experience in monitoring and analyzing developments that affect current and future potential risk.
Strategy stream
You will gain hands-on experience in developing and implementing AIIB’s corporate strategy and sector strategies.
Corporate stream
You will rotate within the Corporate Secretariat and the Communications Department to develop skills in stakeholder management, protocol, and development communications.
Environmental and social stream
You will develop skills in applying environmental, social, and climate provisions at the operational level by participating in private- and public-sector finance operations and implementation and reporting of projects and by conducting any necessary research and analytical work, supervised by senior specialists.
Eligibility
Is the Graduate Program the right fit for you?
The Graduate Program is designed for early-career professionals who move fast, think independently, and contribute from day one. Here is what we look for.
Selection criteria and eligibility
- Master’s degree with one to two years of relevant working experience* OR a bachelor’s degree with two to three years of relevant working experience*.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Demonstrated alignment with AIIB’s mission in sustainable infrastructure and international development.
* Each stream has specific eligibility criteria related to academic background and professional experience. Stream-level requirements are listed within each stream description.
Competencies
- Intellectual curiosity and the drive to apply it – not just in your discipline, but across the institution.
- Comfort with complexity, ambiguity, and working across cultures and time zones.
- A genuine interest in development challenges and the will to contribute to solving them.
Your two years start with one decision.
Choose your stream, review the requirements, and take the first step toward a career in international development finance. Applications open annually.
| Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Acceptance of Applications | December to February |
| Selection Process | Mid-February to April |
| Offer to Successful Candidates | May to June |
| Program Start / Onboarding | September 1 |
Asia’s infrastructure needs peoplelike you working on it.
Interested in the Graduate Program? Join our talent community and we will let you know the moment roles open. Applications close in mid-February each year.
