Program

IFC Capital Markets Postgraduate Program

The program provides capital markets regulators and financial professionals in emerging markets with advanced skills, knowledge, and experience to develop effective and sustainable local capital markets in their home countries.

Strong capital markets are essential for driving economic growth, yet they remain underdeveloped in many countries, often due to a shortage of skilled regulators. This nine-month postgraduate program addresses this challenge by equipping mid-career capital markets regulators and financial professionals with the expertise to foster and expand domestic capital markets.

Candidates for the program must be nominated by Central Banks, Ministries of Finance, Securities and Exchange Regulators, or Stock Exchanges.

At a Glance

270 graduates from 64 countries have successfully completed the program since 2016
77% took on new responsibilities.
45% were promoted.
57% worked on a new policy, regulatory reform, or new product after graduating.

Shaping the Next Generation of Capital Markets Leaders

Discover how IFC's Capital Markets Program has empowered 270+ professionals from 64 countries, driving economic growth and shaping local markets.

Coursework

Tailored coursework leading to a graduate certificate at Georgetown University and an executive master’s degree at Dauphine University.

Speaker Series led by capital markets experts from reputable financial institutions.

Regulatory modules offered by US institutions including SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA as well as French entities such as Banque de France and Autorite des Marches Financiers.

Applied workshops with IFC practitioners.

Internship

Work placements across 50+ institutions in the financial industry and development finance institutions.

Site visits and boardroom discussions in the US and in Europe.

Tailored training sessions for effective leadership and management.

Networking opportunities with industry and government leaders.

Alumni Engagement

Biennial alumni retreats featuring decision makers in participating countries.

Country chapter engagements to develop local capital markets.

Alumni featured in flagship partner’s and IFC's events and publications.

Lifelong mentorship and policy advisory.

Program Offerings

The program has two offerings. It is available in English through a partnership with the Milken Institute at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, USA, and in French through a partnership with Paris Europlace at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL in Paris, France.