Investment Intern, Emerge

Accion International

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

The investment intern will be an integral part of the team and will be involved in all aspects of Emerge’s pipeline building and due diligence processes, process management and post-investment support to investee companies, and will be called upon to be an active contributor to organization-wide initiatives. The role will be highly entrepreneurial and analytical, spanning emerging market investing, consulting, and management, with a focus on financial inclusion. The targeted time for this role is a six-month period from April to September 2026. This role will be part-time (20 hours/week) during the semester and full-time (35 hours/week) in the summer. This role will be based out of our Washington, D.C. office but does offer the option of a hybrid in-person/remote schedule.

Requirements

• Candidate for MBA or MA in Finance / Economics or related degree program
• Strong Excel skills in connection to financial projections & valuation analysis
• 2+ years of related work experience (preferably in impact investing and/or private equity)
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Demonstrated communication skills, including excellent oral and written English language skills and ability to communicate ideas effectively
• Cultural awareness and ability to interact effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and multi-cultural environments
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize various projects and work with little supervision
• Interested in our mission and working with global teams
• A willingness to embody our values of excellence, respect, and passion for social change.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Spanish desired, or in another language relevant to Accion's work (French, Portuguese, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Pipeline development: Provide analytical support to Investment Officers on assessment of new investment opportunities, including completing prescreening analysis, conducting background research, financial modeling, and collecting and analyzing diligence documents
• Deal cycle experience: Participate in the investment process with a variety of financial analytics, including the analysis of financial statements, financial projections and valuation of equity and debt transactions
• Macroeconomic research: Conduct market research on the financial inclusion industry (microfinance and adjacent industries) and general financial sector environments of prospective investment countries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees