Graduate Program - Economics Analyst

Organisation :

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Department : Economics Department

Location : Beijing

Function : Graduate Program - Economics

Organisation type : Development Bank

Industry : Economics

Posted on : 13 Feb 2026

Application Deadline : 15 Feb 2026

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AIIB’s Graduate Program is a two-year rotational program to recruit and develop a team of outstanding talents at the early stage of their career to contribute to the realization of AIIB’s mission. Young talents who qualify for the program will have an opportunity to contribute to international development and sustainable infrastructure investment, while growing their career with AIIB and helping to create a prosperous and sustainable Asia.

The program has six streams: Investment, Finance, Risk Management, Strategy, Corporate, and Environmental and Social.

  • Investment Stream analysts will rotate within AIIB’s investment operations to gain experience in identifying, preparing, and monitoring investment projects for public and private sector clients.
  • Finance Stream analysts will work closely with the Treasury 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 analysts 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 analysts will gain hands-on experience in developing and implementing AIIB’s corporate strategy and sector strategies.
  • Corporate Stream analysts will rotate within the Corporate Secretariat and Communications Department to develop skills in stakeholder management, protocol, and development communications.
  • Environmental and Social Stream analysts will develop skills in application of environmental, social and climate provisions at operational level by participating both private sector and sovereign finance operations, implementation and reporting of projects as well as conduct any necessary research and analytical work, supervised by senior specialists.

By being assigned to different departments, analysts will develop professional skills and expertise while acquiring hands-on experience by working with the Bank’s industry experts. Working closely with clients in Asia’s public and private sectors, they will gain a deep understanding of, and broader perspectives on, the region’s infrastructure development and financing challenges and opportunities. Through the rotations, they will also receive training, mentoring, career guidance and development opportunities to grow and develop professionally at AIIB.

Eligibility:

  • Master’s degree with one to two years of relevant working experience OR Bachelor’s degree with two to three years of relevant working experience.
  • Fluent in oral and written English.
  • Meets the criteria of the specific positions in each department.

Economic Analyst

The Economics Department, headed by the Chief Economist, is responsible for providing thought leadership and high-quality analyses to guide the policy and investment program of the Bank. The Bank is looking for an Economic Analyst who could display all-round capabilities in economic research and analysis.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Retrieve and prepare timely data, statistics, and market information to support analytical work.
  • Conduct analyses, independently or in teams, macroeconomics, development finance, infrastructure, climate and other issues, as requested.
  • Assist in preparing and disseminating ECON reports.
  • Prepare background material for senior management’s engagements, such as including talking points, speeches, etc.
  • Conduct project cost-benefit analyses or reviews, as required. Support project teams in preparing selected projects.
  • Proactively help the department build academic, research and funding relationships with external partners.
  • Support the planning and execution of workshops and seminars, including both content development and logistical arrangements.
  • Other tasks that may be assigned by the Chief Economist or his designate.

Requirements:

  • A Master degree, or equivalent, from an internationally recognized institution, in the field of economics, public policy, or finance, plus one to two years of full-time professional experience, ideally in an economic research or policy development setting; or
  • Alternatively, a bachelor's degree from an internationally recognized institution, in the relevant field, plus two to three years of relevant full-time professional experience.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Proficiency in common econometrics techniques and statistical software, data analysis, and data visualization, is required.
  • Prior experience in infrastructure or development economics will be helpful (but not strictly necessary).
  • Proactive and positive attitude, facility for collaboration with others.
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.

 

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