The Institute of Banking and Finance of Trinidad and Tobago in collaboration with the University of the West Indies Internship Programme

IBF/UWI Internship Launch

The Institute of Banking and Finance of Trinidad and Tobago (IBF) launched our Internship Programme in partnership with The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, and our Corporate Members on March 5, 2015.

Programme Goal

To provide an opportunity for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculties of Social Sciences, Engineering, Law, and Science and Technology to gain employment experience with our Corporate Members.

Programme Benefits

Discover a career in banking and finance and gain valuable work experience in the industry. This internship offers practical exposure to the sector, expands your understanding of how the industry operates, and enhances your resume while growing your professional network. Final-year students may also be considered for full-time employment upon successful completion of the programme.

“The Institute of Banking and Finance of Trinidad and Tobago (IBF) in collaboration with the University of the West Indies (IBF/UWI) internship programme is extremely rewarding. While pursuing a BSc in Banking and Finance (Special) at the UWI, I interned at Republic Bank Limited where I gained valuable insight that has helped in my studies and professional development. I strongly recommend the IBF/UWI internship programme to anyone seeking professional growth.”

Jodí Douglas – IBF/UWI Intern 2025, Republic Bank Limited.

“The IBF-UWI Internship Programme provided an exceptional opportunity to expand my knowledge beyond computer science into the banking sector. Working within the Business Service Centre at Scotiabank, facilitated considerable professional growth. This experience proved instrumental in cultivating practical industry insights that will enhance my career development substantially.”

Aiden Mohammed – IBF/UWI Intern 2025, Scotiabank.

Internship Details

Applicants must meet the following critieria:
  • Year 1 students continuing into Year 2
  • Year 2 and Year 3 students 
  • Possess a minimum 3.4 GPA on a 4.3 scale
  • Enrolled full-time/part-time at UWI (St. Augustine) in one of the following:
    • Faculty of Social Sciences
    • Faculty of Engineering
    • Faculty of Law
    • Faculty of Science and Technology
      • Department of Computing and Information Technology
      • Department of Mathematics and Statistics 
Application Requirements
  • Resume
  • Unofficial academic transcripts
  • A 300 word statement of purpose explaining your motivation for applying, your readiness for the programme and how the programme fits into your career plans
  • Recent passport sized photo
  • Address to: Dr. Shalini Ramdeo, Department of Management Studies
  • Email soft copy to: Shalini.Ramdeo@sta.uwi.edu
  • Contact: 868-662-2002 Ext 82622
  • Submission Deadline: April 2nd, 2026
Telephone: 868-321-9330 / 868-235-6291
Website: www.ibf.org.tt
Address: Level 1 Invader’s Bay Tower, Invader’s Bay, Off Audrey Jeffers Highway, Port of Spain

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