Intern - Payments and Digital Financial Services

About the role

We are looking for a motivated intern to support our Payments and Digital Financial Services (DFS) service line. You will work with a multidisciplinary team that designs and implements payment ecosystems across Africa and the broader Young World.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing data‑driven payment and DFS roadmaps for national clients.
• Support research and analysis of payment infrastructure, adoption trends, and regulatory environments.
• Contribute to the preparation of strategic insight reports and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with partners such as central banks, fintechs, and development organisations on pilot projects.
• Help monitor project progress and prepare documentation for stakeholders.

Required profile

• Current university student or recent graduate in economics, finance, business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in financial inclusion, digital payments, and emerging markets.
• Analytical mindset with ability to work with data and draw insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

What we offer

• Exposure to large‑scale payment ecosystem projects across multiple continents.
• Mentorship from senior experts in payments and digital finance.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful development work.