Impact Investing Internship

Britebound Brand•Boston, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Britebound is national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness information and experiences. Britebound fulfills its mission through free digital-first direct experiences, philanthropy, advocacy, thought leadership, groundbreaking research, and impact investing. We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students. We are looking for an Impact Investing Intern. You will engage in the investment process, gaining exposure and significant deal experience across multiple stages. This involves sourcing, screening, and conducting due diligence on venture capital investment opportunities. You will develop strong analytical skills by performing financial analysis and building financial models to assess potential investments, developing written memos, and creating presentation materials for the investment committee. Further, the role includes performing industry research to develop and test investment theses. You’ll gain practical experience in portfolio monitoring and impact performance measurement, learning to use tools like Affinity CRM for managing deal flow. The internship provides exposure to the fusion of education, workforce development, and capital markets, offering a rich understanding of impact investing strategies. Networking with leading professionals in the field, this role also prepares you for potential full-time positions in impact-focused organizations.

Requirements

Interest in and commitment to pursuing a career in Private Equity/Impact Investing.
Strong academic record.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to synthesize large amounts of data clearly.
Ability to work effectively both in team settings and autonomously.
Keen attention to detail.
Intellectual curiosity and strong research and critical thinking skills.
High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in the education and workforce development sectors is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and technical savvy.
Source, screen, and conduct due diligence on venture capital investment opportunities.
Perform financial analysis and build financial models to assess potential investments.
Develop written memos and presentation materials summarizing investment perspectives.
Conduct industry research to develop and test investment theses.
Assist with portfolio monitoring and impact performance measurement.
Learn to use Affinity CRM and manage deal flow within the platform.
Support the overall investment process from initial lead identification through execution and monitoring.