Summer Intern, Economics in London

The Office of the Chief Economist (“OCE”) consists of a team of around 20 economists, economic analysts, and support staff. It contributes to the operational, policy and strategy work of the Bank and provides intellectual leadership on the development of well-functioning market economies in the EBRD’s region of operation, which comprises countries in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, Mongolia, as well as some economies in Africa. OCE also supports the Bank’s operations by monitoring macroeconomic developments and risks. In addition, OCE undertakes economic research, and publishes the EBRD’s Transition Report and other research-based papers and reports. The Office of the Chief Economist is looking for full-time summer interns to support the OCE teams working on the Transition Report.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Working on analysis of household and enterprise surveys.
• Downloading, cleaning and preparing a variety of datasets on macroeconomic and microeconomic issues pertaining to recent developments in the EBRD regions.
• Conducting statistical analyses based on these data and create graphs and charts to be used in the Transition Report and various presentations.
• Contribute to drafting a working paper or a chapter of the Report.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A Ph.D. candidate in Economics or related field or a Master’s degree in economics or a related field from a leading university. Candidates with a strong, quantitatively oriented economics degree at the Bachelor’s level will be considered in exceptional cases;
• Strong quantitative skills, including knowledge of spreadsheet and econometric or statistical software (in particular STATA / R / Python);
• Good command of statistics and data analysis in general. Ability to work with large microeconomic and macroeconomic datasets.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Ability to perform under pressure and under tight deadlines as well as excellent organisational and communications skills, in particular working in a team.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to assess and monitor economic developments rapidly and succinctly.

This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs. The contract will be for a minimum of three months during the period of March – September 2026. Ability to start early would be an advantage.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.