Digital Transformation Intern (Based in Beijing, China)

Job Description

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity. 

The internship will support the Office of the Controller (CTL) across different areas for CTL’s digital transformation work plan. Main focuses are below aspects: 

The Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Sandbox is an automation initiative designed to enhance the efficiency and value-added capabilities of internal control over financial reporting. The project has already been deployed across several workstreams, enabling automation of multiple control testing processes and significantly improving testing efficiency and accuracy. The intern will have the opportunity to explore and apply new technologies and tools to further enhance the functionality of the ICFR Sandbox and contribute to its continued development and innovation. In addition, the intern will support other digitalization initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency of internal documentation and testing processes within the CTL Internal Control team.  

In parallel, the intern will work with the Financial and Data Management Team on a range of Data Analytics and AI initiatives. This includes hands-on exposure to financial data management, data quality enhancement, and analytics solutions that support CTL’s ongoing modernization efforts.  

Overall, this internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in internal control automation, financial data management, data analytics, and process improvement within a multilateral development bank setting. The ideal candidate should possess coding skills, analytical capability, and a keen interest in digital innovation. 

1. AI, Automation, and Data Analytics Development 

• Support the development of AI and automation use cases to enhance efficiency across departmental workflows.
• Contribute to testing of automation scripts, workflows, or data models under the guidance of team members.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies that could further enhance the ICFR Sandbox and CTL’s broader data/AI initiatives and prepare recommendations for team review. 

2. ICFR Sandbox & Internal Control Process Enhancements 

• Assist in identifying and documenting opportunities to improve automated control testing processes.
• Provide suggestions and compile best practices for digitalizing internal control documentation and testing activities.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of ICFR Sandbox functionalities through testing, feedback collection, and updating process documentation. 

3. CTL Knowledge Management & Documentation 

• Support the CTL knowledge management project by helping structure document libraries, process packages, and internal reference materials. 
• Maintain clear and updated documentation of ongoing projects, workflows, enhancements, and lessons learned. 

4. General Departmental Support 

• Assist with data analytics, reporting, or operational tasks. Provide support on other ad-hoc assignments related to digitalization, internal controls, or data initiatives as needed. 

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s, MBA, or PhD program, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, AI, or related fields.
• Strong data analytics capability, with knowledge of Python, SQL, and/or other automation or low-code tools (e.g., Power Apps, AI workflow builders).
• Demonstrated interest or passion for international development, digital transformation, or financial process innovation.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse and cross-functional teams. 

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences, and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation. 

Join in AIIB’s mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond. 

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

About the Organization

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.