Innovative Finance Intern - Q4 2024
Are you passionate about pursuing a career in impact finance? KOIS is seeking a dynamic intern to join our team. As part of KOIS’s advisory practice, you will be contributing to innovative finance advisory projects with a diverse range of global organizations to address critical social and environmental challenges.
KOIS is a leading international impact investment and innovative finance advisory firm. We turn projects with high societal & environmental impact into tangible investment propositions for public & private sector clients. We do so by creating innovative financing mechanisms & fund management.
Our advisory practice designs, structures, and implements innovative financial solutions responding to key societal issues. We differentiate ourselves by innovating to offer the best fitted financing solution for each project responding to the unique needs and challenges in the sector.
KOIS has global reach, with a track record spanning over 25 countries across all continents and offices in Brussels, Paris, London, Mumbai, Delhi and Nairobi.
Tasks
As an Innovative Finance Intern, you will have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to the design and structuring of innovative impact finance products to fund social and environmental initiatives, such as Social Impact Bonds and Development Impact Bonds;
- Conduct in-depth data and policy analyses on key issues, such as job market integration and livelihood programs, menstrual hygiene management in developing countries, and water security and energy access in conflict zones.
- Support our business development efforts by assisting in the creation of presentations, investment pitches, and the research of new investment opportunities.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Engineering, Economics, or a related field, with a strong academic record. A Master's degree in similar areas is preferred.
- A strong and demonstrable commitment to creating a positive impact.
- An entrepreneurial and proactive work style.
- A rigorous and analytical mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Working proficiency in English is required; additional command of French and/or Dutch is a plus.
- Experience in financial analysis and/or consulting is a plus, as well as in-depth knowledge of topics related to KOIS's work
An internship in our Brussels office is contingent on the candidate having the requisite authorizations to live and work in Belgium. In every case, please ensure to specify the country where you have work authorization on your CV.
Start date: September 2024
Duration: 6 months
We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we will only respond to candidates selected for the first round of interviews.
