Alfa-Bank has launched a paid internship program titled “I Choose Alpha,” inviting students, undergraduates, and graduates to apply. The bank’s press service notes that this marks the 10th edition of the internship initiative. The program continues to attract a diverse pool of young talents who are eager to gain real-world experience in a major financial institution.
In observance of the program’s decade-long presence, Alfa-Bank highlights that the I Choose Alpha internship has become a hallmark of the company’s efforts to nurture the next generation of financial professionals. The bank emphasizes that hundreds of interns have joined the team over the years and have helped shape the future of the financial industry. This sentiment is echoed by Marat Ismagulov, Alfa-Bank’s HR Director, who notes the strong track record of interns transitioning into full-time roles and contributing to the organization’s growth.
For the current year, the bank has expanded the program to include ten internship tracks. These tracks span Data Science, Information Technology, cybersecurity, project management, marketing, compliance, and HR. The breadth of options reflects Alfa-Bank’s commitment to offering varied learning opportunities across key areas of modern banking and technology-driven finance.
Internships are planned to be offered across multiple cities, including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and additional locations within Russia. The program is designed to be accessible through both offline and online formats, allowing participants to engage with mentors and teams regardless of their location or current circumstances.
prospective interns are told that the application deadline is July 1. Applicants must complete a test case as part of the screening process, after which the interview schedule is arranged individually based on each candidate’s progress through the selection stages. The messaging from Alfa-Bank underscores a clear and structured process that balances assessment with flexibility to accommodate diverse applicant timelines.
The internship program lasts between three and six months, providing a substantial window for skill development, hands-on projects, and mentorship. The bank notes that high-performing interns have the opportunity to be considered for permanent employment, reflecting Alfa-Bank’s interest in cultivating long-term talent pipelines from early-career entrants.
Since its inception in 2013, the I Choose Alpha program has demonstrated sustained value for both the bank and its participants. A highlight from recent years is that in 2022, more than eighty percent of interns remained with Alfa-Bank after completing their tenure, underscoring the program’s effectiveness in integrating fresh talent into the organization. This track record reinforces Alfa-Bank’s reputation as a supportive platform for professional growth and early career development in the financial sector.
[Source: Alfa-Bank press release]