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Accion · 2 days ago

Summer Intern, Accion Ventures

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Accion is a leading global seed-stage investor focused on inclusive fintech and impact investing. The Summer Intern will support the identification and assessment of new investment opportunities, assist with portfolio management, and contribute to fund operations and strategy development.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesImpact InvestingNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support team on the identification and assessment of new investment opportunities, including completing prescreens on companies, conducting background research, performing financial and strategy analysis, and collecting /analyzing diligence documents

Provide in-depth strategic and analytical support to portfolio companies by identifying challenges and barriers to growth faced by the businesses; developing and scoping projects to address the areas of need; and working with the companies to execute on the projects through internal and external research, analysis, development of recommendations, and presentation to the companies

Proactively develop knowledge resources and thought leadership, including preparing investment updates, identifying best practices across the portfolio, and documenting learnings to be shared within Accion and externally

Qualification

ResearchAnalysisFinancial strategy analyticsDomain expertise in fintechEntrepreneurial spiritRelationship managementCommunication skillsStartupsExperience working abroadLanguage skillsExperience in financial services

Required

Currently enrolled in an MBA or similar advanced degree program (including public policy, international development, or international relations degrees)

Strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for entrepreneurship and market-based solutions to poverty

Strong research and analysis skills, including financial and strategy analytics

Outstanding relationship management skills and ability to earn respect of Accion colleagues, investors, and enterprises. Existing network within impact investing and/or financial inclusion a plus

Exceptional written, communication and presentation skills, and comfortable moving seamlessly between boardroom and field

Preferred

Domain expertise in financial services and/or financial inclusion, particularly financial technology, payment systems, and/or innovative delivery models

Experience working in or with startups or growth-stage enterprises in emerging markets

Experience working abroad

Relevant experience in financial services, management consulting and/or VC/PE investing

Language skills beyond English

Willingness to travel 20% or more