Innovative Finance - Intern Brussels Nairobi Mumbai

Location: Brussels Nairobi Mumbai
Start date: March 2025
Duration: 6 months

About KOIS

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.

Over the years KOIS has established itself as a pioneer in providing endtoend support in impact investing and innovative finance from concept to launch. We have built considerable expertise across all phases of developing and launching innovative financial products and helping broker partnerships between public and private investors. KOIS namely structured the first Social Impact Bond in continental Europe in 2014 and the firstever Humanitarian Impact Bond in 2017. We are mainly active in three sectors: Environment Health and Education & Employment.

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.

Our asset management arm deploys capital in social enterprises and investment funds that deliver a meaningful and positive impact on society and the environment. The accumulated assets under management of our direct investments and impact investment funds which we comanage with fund partners is over US$500M. KOIS has global reach with a track record spanning over 25 countries across all continents and offices in Brussels Paris Mumbai Delhi and Nairobi.

About the internship

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in impact finance KOIS is seeking a dynamic intern to join our team. As part of KOISs 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.

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 indepth 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.
• Support our business development efforts by assisting in the creation of presentations investment pitches and the research of new investment opportunities.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• A Bachelors degree in Finance Business Engineering Economics or a related field with a strong academic record. A Masters 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
• Experience in financial analysis and/or consulting is a plus as well as indepth knowledge of topics related to KOISs work

Additional skills required for the Brussels office:

• Working proficiency in French is required additional command of Dutch is a plus

Additional skills required for the Nairobi office:

• Experience working in Africa
• Other languages (in particular Swahili) are a plus

Benefits

• Join a team that is passionate about driving realworld impact through innovative finance.
• Learn and grow with handson experience in impactful projects.
• Work with clients and partners across Africa and beyond gaining international exposure.
• Collaborate with a supportive and multidisciplinary team that values your input.
• Explore different sectors and gain broad knowledge through diverse assignments.
• Enjoy a friendly work culture that encourages creativity and innovation.

Please apply through the JOIN platform. 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.

KOIS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.

Applicants must have the necessary authorization to live and work in the country where they wish to intern: Belgium (Brussels) Kenya (Nairobi) or India (Mumbai). Please indicate on your CV the country where you have valid work authorization. Note that work authorization is a requirement for the internship in each of these locations.

Shortlisted candidates will receive a case study by email. Based on the quality of their responses selected candidates will be invited to two interview rounds. These will include discussions on motivation and experience as well as a presentation of the case study.

The interviews will take place between January and March 2025.