Intern ORM-RMPA 2601-016

Office of Risk Management (ORM)

Risk Policy and Architecture Division (RMPA)

• Internship Topic
  
  

Historical Analysis of defaults, losses and recoveries in the private sector operations

• Summary of Job Description
  
  

ORM/RMPA seeks a motivated intern to support the development and maintenance of ADBs risk policy and architecture. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to how a multilateral development bank identifies, measures, and governs credit risk in its private sector operations.

The intern will

• Analyze historical payment default and recovery data for the Non‑Sovereign Operations (NSO) portfolio and prepare a comprehensive report for internal and external use. This task involves interaction with management and will inform key risk metrics for NSO.
• Support the roll‑out of new Loss‑Given‑Default (LGD) rating scorecards, including testing, implementation, documentation, and presentation to management. This exercise has a clearly defined end and wide implications for risk measurement.
• Assist RMPA staff with research and analysis to inform updates to risk policies, methodologies, and guidance notes.
• Contribute to drafting concise briefs, slide decks, and dashboards that translate technical findings into clear messages for senior stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings and knowledge‑sharing sessions; summarize insights and track action items.
• Work under the guidance of RMPA staff and collaborate with colleagues across ORM and select operational departments, adhering to ADBs policies on confidentiality, ethics, and data governance.
• Period of Assignment
  
  

Duration: 11 weeks

Timing: August 2026 onwards

• Location
  
  

ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines

• Expected Outcomes
• Understand ADBs risk governance and policy lifecycle.
• Apply quantitative/qualitative techniques to real‑world risk problems.
• Produce professional deliverables (reports, visuals, and documentation) aligned with multilateral bank standards.
• Become familiar with ADBs credit underwriting process for private sector operations.
• Education Requirements
  
  

Currently enrolled in a masters degree program or PhD in finance, economics, statistics, data science, engineering, public policy, or a related field.

• Relevant Experience and Other Requirements
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Familiarity with risk frameworks and an eye for data quality and reproducible workflows.
• Preferably with 2-3 years relevant professional experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  
  
  

Primary Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Office of Risk Management

Division: Risk Policy and Architecture Division

Staff Category: Internship

Position Level: Intern

Job Posting: 17-Feb-2026, 7:32:27 AM

16-Mar-2026, 8:59:00 PM

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