Fund Internship Program (FIP) - AI-Enabled Cybersecurity - Information Technology Department

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

Would you like to acquire cutting-edge work experience in IT of a prestigious, international financial institution? Are you currently enrolled in a master’s degree in information technology or a related field? The IT Department (ITD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is offering multiple internship opportunities that may be the right fit for you! ITD internships are full-time paid HQ-based opportunities for graduate students to learn and contribute for a period of 3 months from June to August 2026.

Organizational Background 

The Information Technology Department (ITD) at the IMF is more than just a support function; it is a critical catalyst for change. We champion the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology solutions, ensuring the IMF's mission is propelled by innovation and efficiency. 

Within the IT department, the Information Security and Governance (ISG) division and other first-line cybersecurity teams stand as the guardians of integrity and a beacon of trust. We are not just about managing risks; we are about envisioning, enabling, and implementing a secure future for global economic stability. Our teams are dedicated to:  

• Crafting and executing a forward-thinking and resilient Cybersecurity Strategy.  

• Enacting inclusive governance that balances security needs with operational fluidity.  

• Developing policies and standards that stay ahead of the threat landscape.  

• Ensuring compliance, resilience, and agility in our cybersecurity posture.  

• Engaging in relentless evaluation, management, and tracking of cybersecurity and digital risks linked to the utilization of the IMF’s information assets, ensuring a secure operational framework.  

• Continuously enriching our annual information security culture, awareness, and education initiative, fostering a security-conscious environment across the organization.  

• Administering a compliance management program dedicated to maintaining firm adherence to the IMF's information security policies and standards.  

• Preserving a solid enterprise security reference architecture that acts as a safeguard for the IMF's information assets against pertinent threats.  

• Engineering, implementing, and sustaining secure and resilient technological solutions, spanning both on-premises and cloud infrastructures, to support the IMF's mission.  

• Overseeing cyber threat intelligence, and incident management, digital forensics, and investigations, alongside championing innovation in cybersecurity practices to achieve operational excellence and deliver value promptly.  

As we expand our efforts to serve the IMF's staff and its members more effectively, we invite seasoned cybersecurity professionals to our elite cybersecurity teams. We are looking for individuals with the requisite skills and expertise to address the current and forthcoming cybersecurity and business challenges faced by the IMF. 

Job Summary 

The AI-Enabled Cybersecurity Intern will support the design and development of an internal Information Security Policy Chatbot that also functions as a cyber change management assistant for upcoming cybersecurity initiatives. The chatbot will serve as a single, trusted source for IMF staff to obtain clear, consistent, and policy‑backed guidance, along with practical “how