Finance internship in Kazakhstan
Do a finance internship in Kazakhstan, where Almaty is the country's business center and Astana is home to an international financial center that works in English.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
What finance interns in Kazakhstan usually do
- Prepare and check financial reports and spreadsheets.
- Research companies, sectors and markets in Central Asia.
- Help build simple financial models and valuations.
- Support the team on client and investor materials.
- Track data on commodities, currencies and trade.
Tasks depend on your host company and your level. We match you based on your skills and goals before you arrive.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Finance in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has an unusual finance setup. The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) was set up by a constitutional statute in December 2015. It has its own court, whose rules draw on English common law, and English is the working language for its laws and business.
That makes the AIFC a place where finance and legal work happen in English, while the wider economy is tied to energy, mining and trade. For an intern, it means two worlds in one country. We'll confirm where you'll be based after your free call with a career advisor. Tasks depend on the host company but might include research, spreadsheets, reports and market data. If you're comparing destinations, ask us on the call what finance work is available in Kazakhstan for your level.
Job roles
Financial Analysis Intern
Works with company financials, builds spreadsheets and models, and helps the team read the numbers.
Investment Research Intern
Researches companies and sectors in Kazakhstan and the wider region, and sums up the findings for the team.
Fintech Intern
Supports a digital finance or payments team with research, testing and reporting.
Risk and Compliance Intern
Helps check processes and documents against the rules and internal policies.
Exact roles vary by host company. Tell us what you want to learn and we'll look for the closest match.
The industry
Finance in Kazakhstan
Two finance cities
Almaty is Kazakhstan's largest city and its traditional business and banking center. Astana, the capital, hosts the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), which has its own court based on English common law and works in English.
Why it's interesting for interns
Kazakhstan's economy is closely tied to energy, mining and trade between China, Russia and Europe. Finance teams here deal with commodities, currencies and cross-border investment, which gives you a different view from the usual finance hubs.
Language at work
Russian and Kazakh are the languages of daily life. We look for host companies where English is used at work.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Do I need to speak Russian for a finance internship in Kazakhstan?
Host companies work in English. Russian or Kazakh helps with daily life, shops and transport, so learn the basics if you can.
Do I need a finance degree for an internship in Kazakhstan?
No. Students, graduates and career changers aged 18 and over are welcome. Comfort with spreadsheets and clear writing both help.
Can I get a visa for a finance internship in Kazakhstan?
Visa assistance is included in every program. We confirm your visa route before you pay the deposit and prepare the documents your embassy asks for.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.