CAREERS
Intern: Economic and Financial Research
Location: Bogotá, Colombia
Castalia is seeking candidates for up to two internship positions. The position will be based in Castalia’s Bogotá, Colombia office. The interns would be responsible for:
- Conducting economic and financial research, analysis, and modeling;
- Producing written and visual outputs to clearly and concisely communicate the results of the analysis and modeling to clients; and
- Assisting with business development efforts.
The position is full-time or part-time, ideally at least 16 hours per week. The internship start date is flexible (on or before July 2024), and there is the possibility to extend or transition to a permanent position.
Who we’re looking for
Castalia is seeking candidates who are currently enrolled in a relevant graduate or undergraduate program (for example, international economics, finance, and policy) and expect to graduate in the next 18 months or have graduated in the last 12 months.
- A strong grasp of microeconomics and/or finance
- Excellent research and analytical skills, and an ability to apply theory to real problems
- Native-level fluency in English
- Excellent writing skills (in English), including the ability to synthesize complex issues clearly and concisely
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Professionalism and self-motivation, including an ability to:
- Work well in cross-cultural environments and work well in a team
- Learn quickly and take initiative to teach oneself needed skills
- Take initiative while working with limited supervision
- Take professional ownership of the work being undertaken.
We’d love if you have
- Professional working fluency in French, Spanish, Arabic, and/or Portuguese
- Advanced Excel skills (logical formulas, lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
- Experience building financial models (i.e. containing all three financial statements)
- Relevant work experience in infrastructure, specifically related to public-private partnerships or urban utilities
- Experience in consulting or working for a financial institution.
How to apply
If you’re interested in this position, please click the button below to fill out and submit your application form to us.
Only fully completed applications can be submitted. You will need the following information and documents ready. Please note that the documents for submission should be in English.
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- Two professional references
- Writing sample
- Transcripts
