Investment Internship

This internship offers a key role in investment and research, focusing on pipeline development. The intern will work closely with Persistent's investment strategy and value proposition for investors, partners, and the broader industry.

1. Support the investment team in evaluating new investment opportunities based on the company's investment thesis.
2. Assist the team with ongoing portfolio management, including investor reporting and assessment of key performance and impact indicators.
3. Conduct research on the climate-positive sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, covering areas like renewable/off-grid energy, AgTech, Circular Economy, e-mobility, carbon tech, climate tech, clean cooking, cooling, water, ESG, and impact.
4. Draft screening and Investment Committee memos.

1. Possess excellent investment, research, and writing skills, particularly in creating investment and research papers and reports.
2. Proficient in Word and Excel, with a plus for experience leveraging AI tools.
3. Experience working in a climate-positive or renewable energy investment fund, impact investor, or related organization is advantageous.
4. Hold an educational background in business administration, economics, accounting, finance, investment, or a related field, or demonstrate equivalent grounding in accounting principles and financial analysis.
5. Have a solid grasp of accounting principles and working knowledge of financial modeling and analysis, including building or interpreting three-statement models.
6. Be a self-starter, willing to take bold steps for company and portfolio success, and not afraid of basic venture-building tasks.
7. Capable of building trustful relationships with peers, key partners, and stakeholders.
8. Be a team player with an analytical mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
9. Must be based in Africa, preferably with legal work authorization in Kenya or Nigeria.