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 40+ 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.”
Our next class, for which applications are now closed, begins the program in January 2020 and will complete internships in September 2020. Applications for our following class (beginning coursework in August 2020 and finishing internships in April 2021) will open in November 2019. Please contact us with any questions.
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 cohort. 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, to hosting interns, or helping us cover tuition and other programmatic expenses. Please contact us to find out how to get involved.
