Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

We are seeking a bright, resourceful individual for an entry-level, paid fellowship to support our Mexico practice. We are seeking an individual who can work part-time (20 hours/week) from late January to May. This position is based in Washington, D.C. and offered as in-person or remote, with a preference for in-person candidates.

Position Overview:

As a fellow, you will work on a variety of projects with different engagement teams. The program aims to give you exposure to the breadth of our services and client work. You will work closely with our professionals – Associate through Director – and gain first-hand experience in geopolitical advisory. Your assignments may involve work in news tracking, political analysis, memo writing, and/or note-taking at client meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fellows perform a wide range of functions that may include monitoring news outlets; preparing presentations and other client deliverables; conducting research and analysis of economic, political, trade, technology, public policy, international, financial, and business issues; assisting firm-wide communications; assisting professional staff with general office and administrative support; and other duties as assigned.

We are seeking individuals who are:

· accomplished researchers;

· excellent writers;

· exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature;

· strong critical thinkers;

· inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team;

· attentive to details;

· able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality;

· able to remain poised under pressure and juggle multiple projects at a time;

· proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, and other business applications and media platforms.

Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates who possess an understanding of international politics, economics, trade, government relations, and Mexico’s political, economic, and policy landscape. Candidates must have a robust background, demonstrated interest, and/or experience living or studying in Mexico. Full fluency in Spanish is required (reading, writing, speaking). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US. 

Interested applicants must submit an application that includes the following supporting documents in order to be considered: 

• Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience and skills; 

• Resume; and

• Short Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages) demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to Mexico, international politics, or political economy. 

• Please compile all application materials into one PDF document. 

We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current payrate for this internship is: $18/hr. This position is not benefits-eligible.

Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.