BlueOrchard is a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group. As a pioneering impact investor, the firm is dedicated to generating lasting positive impact for communities and the environment, while aiming at providing attractive returns to investors. BlueOrchard was founded in 2001, by initiative of the UN, as the first commercial manager of microfinance debt investments worldwide. Today, the firm offers impact investment solutions across asset classes, connecting millions of entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets with investors with the aim to make impact investment solutions accessible to all and to advance the conscious use of capital. Being a professional investment manager and expert in innovative blended finance mandates, BlueOrchard has a sophisticated international investor base and is a trusted partner of leading global development finance institutions. To date, BlueOrchard has invested over USD 10 billion across more than 100 countries. Over 280 million underserved people in emerging and frontier markets received access to financial and related services with the support of BlueOrchard as of December 2022. Become part of this unique success story and join our fast-growing company in Zurich, Switzerland as an
Intern: Impact Management Team (6 months)
The Intern will be part of the Impact Management Team and will report to the Head of Impact Management.
The purpose of this position is to contribute to the team’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and impact management activities with respect to funds under BlueOrchard management.
The Intern will independently perform the tasks outlined below or as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Key tasks
- ESG and Impact management tools, policies and procedures: support the team in implementing the B. Impact framework for existing and new initiatives. Contribute to maintaining the relevant policies and procedures up to date;
- ESG and Impact assessments: support the team to perform impact and ESG assessments of investees through the proprietary impact and ESG tools across asset classes and sectors. Ensure consistent and correct recording of ESG & Impact assessments in BlueOrchard’s Management Information System (MIS) as well as in any relevant database as applicable;
- ESG and Impact monitoring: support on the monitoring of the relevant portfolio and individual investment impact KPIs;
- ESG and Impact reporting: support on regular monthly, quarterly, and annual investor data and other reporting on Funds. In addition; support the team in producing information to apply and qualify for new labels, certifications, and verifications as applicable across all funds under BOF management;
- Support the team with ad-hoc requests related to ESG and impact.
Required skills and experience
- Excellent academic performance in finance, environmental studies, international development, economics, or related field; ideally with a focus on sustainability and impact related topics;
- Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated capacity to analyze data, prepare charts, reports and power point presentations as required;
- Ability to research independently;
- Good presentation skills and strong suit for written communication and marketing skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills using Excel and powerpoint;
- Excellent written and spoken English. German or Spanish skills are a plus.
Your personal profile
- Excellent personal organization and planning skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and in demanding situations;
- Proactive, result-driven, able to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible with “hands-on” approach and willingness to perform both technical and more routine tasks;
- Passion to innovate and to be a leading contributor to impact investing;
- Team player with ability to identify and formulate critical issues, pragmatic approach to analysis of data, information and facts and capability to draw appropriate conclusions from the information available.
What we offer
- Work in a global and fast-growing company with a true commitment to its mission of fighting global poverty and climate change;
- An entrepreneurial culture, offering multiple opportunities for learning and development;
- A dynamic and multicultural team spread around the globe.
Preferred start date: ASAP.
Please apply in ENGLISH, including CV and cover letter via www.blueorchard.com/about-us/careers/
Deadline for application is 15 September 2023. Applications are screened on a rolling basis.
Kindly note that only online applications received through the above link will be taken under consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to organize a valid work permit for the entire duration of the internship (Student permit B not applicable). BlueOrchard is not sponsoring work permits for the candidates.
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