Investment Intern

Persistent is Africa's Climate Venture Builder. Since its inception in 2012, the company has partnered with entrepreneurs to build early-stage climate businesses through a combination of investment and unique customized Venture Building. Their work supports innovators driving Africa's Energy, Resource, and Agricultural Transitions.

Persistent Energy is seeking an exceptionally entrepreneurial individual with some initial experience in investment and research to join as an Investment Intern. This role is pivotal in pipeline development, investment processes, and research initiatives. The successful candidate's contributions will directly support Persistent Energy's investment strategy and enhance its value proposition to investors, partners, and the wider industry.

1. Assist the investment team in evaluating new investment opportunities within the pipeline, adhering to the company's investment thesis.
2. Support the team with ongoing portfolio management tasks, including investor reporting and assessing key performance and impact indicators.
3. Conduct comprehensive research on the climate-positive sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, covering areas such as renewable energy, AgTech, Circular Economy, e-mobility, carbon tech, climate tech, clean cooking, cooling, water, ESG, and impact.
4. Prepare screening and Investment Committee memos.

1. Possess excellent investment, research, and writing skills, particularly for creating investment and research papers and reports.
2. Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience leveraging AI tools being an advantage.
3. Prior experience in a climate-positive or renewable energy investment fund, impact investor, or similar organization is beneficial.
4. Hold an educational background in business administration, economics, accounting, finance, investment, or a related field, or demonstrate equivalent foundational knowledge in accounting principles and financial analysis.
5. Exhibit a solid understanding of accounting principles and practical knowledge of financial modeling and analysis, including building or interpreting three-statement models.
6. Be a proactive self-starter, willing to undertake diverse tasks to support the success of Persistent Energy and its portfolio entrepreneurs.
7. Capable of building strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
8. Demonstrate strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative team-player attitude.
9. Must be based in Africa, with a preference for candidates legally able to work in Kenya or Nigeria.