Capital markets are essential to the creation of prosperous societies. Yet in many countries, macroeconomic instability, variable regulatory policy, and illiquid markets deter long-term investments and deprive businesses of the finance they need to grow.
Successful capital-market development requires robust skills in financial regulation, market intermediation and policy planning. We are addressing this need by building a cadre of highly-skilled professionals across developing and emerging economies. Our alumni are equipped to strengthen their countries’ markets while exploring innovative financial solutions to pressing social and economic challenges.
Tailored course-work and workshops at the George Washington University Business School
4-month internship in private and public sector institutions across the US financial industry
In-person and online collaboration with alumni from 30+ developing and emerging economies
“My employees have returned to the office with renewed energy and excellent ideas from their training and internships. Their new skills are extremely well aligned with a number of changes I wanted championed. We are already seeing program alumni driving impactful change.”
“My internship was memorable. My supervisors not only shared operational knowledge but also made me practice management and leadership skills. I gained direct exposure to different financial product structures, as well as to hedge fund trading and investment analysis decisions.”
Applications for the Class of 2019 are currently closed. Applications for the following class (which will begin coursework in August 2019 and finish internships in April 2020) open in November 2018. Potential applicants can contact us for more information.
The program accepts nomination from employers in Ministries of Finance, Central Banks, capital-markets regulators, stock exchanges, and other relevant financial market institutions. Each institution can nominate 3-5 candidates per year. Please contact us to find out more.
Corporate partners and foundations have many options for engaging with the Program – from participating in our Speaker Series in the fall, to hosting interns in the spring, or helping us cover tuition and other programmatic expenses. Please contact us to find out how to get involved.
