Investment Intern, Emerge at Accion in Washington, DC

Summary: Accion is a global nonprofit focused on creating a fair and inclusive economy for underserved populations. The investment intern will support the Emerge team in pipeline building, due diligence processes, and post-investment support, contributing to financial inclusion initiatives. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in Spanish desired, or in another language relevant to Accion's work (French, Portuguese, etc.) Required Skills: Financial projections, Valuation analysis, Excel, MS Office, Impact investing, Private equity, Cultural awareness, prioritize, work with little supervision, Spanish, French, Portuguese