About the Role
The Summer Internship is a unique opportunity to support the Ventures Investment Portfolio focused on scaling for-profit solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems (and opportunities). As a member of the Ventures team reporting to the Managing Director, the Intern will play a substantial role in supporting the full spectrum of deal activities, from pipeline-building, to due diligence and ongoing portfolio management. The intern will also take on 1-2 short-term strategic projects to support the Ventures team in deepening its market understanding or sharpening its investment thesis. The position is full-time and based in either Washington, DC or Nairobi, Kenya with periodic travel.
Duties and Responsibilities
Review inbound investment proposals and prioritize high quality opportunities
Meet with management teams to assess potential investments
Provide daily support throughout the investment process
Analyze market opportunities and investment themes to source proprietary deal flow
Support writing of investment memos and present findings to investment committee
Build operating models to value early stage venture opportunities
Engage in post-investment support projects with portfolio companies
Support quarterly reporting activities
Does This Sound Like You?
Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
Drive to take ownership of processes and take tasks to completion
Team-oriented mindset
Interest in the intersection of private markets and social impact
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to manage to deadlines and deliver timely work product
Close attention to detail and accuracy in all materials
Proficient in reading and interpreting financial statements and projections
