Location: Brussels
Start date: Q4 2024
Duration: 6 months (with possibility of conversion to a full-time role)
Belgium work authorisation required.
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.
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.
KOIS has global reach, with a track record spanning over 25 countries across all continents and offices in Brussels, Paris, London, Mumbai, Delhi and Nairobi.

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in impact finance? KOIS is seeking a dynamic intern to join our team. As part of KOIS’s 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.
Responsibilities:
As a Junior Analyst, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work in international teams to develop innovative finance products, including assessing the feasibility of different instruments for the client’s problems, designing and structuring instruments and identifying partners and funders to launch an instrument.
• Contribute to the design and structuring of innovative finance products, such as blended finance funds and impact bonds, working in teams to design bespoke instruments for social and environmental issues.
• Conduct problem solving, research and analysis on a range of social and environmental topics related to innovative finance products (e.g., healthcare electrification, sexual reproductive health services, menstrual health and hygiene, refugee education);
• Support our business development efforts by assisting in the creation of presentations, investment pitches, and the research of new investment opportunities.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Engineering, Economics, or a related field, with a strong academic record. A Master’s 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 Power Point.
• Working proficiency in English is required; additional command of French and/or Dutch is a plus.
• Experience in financial analysis and/or consulting is a plus, as well as in-depth knowledge of topics related to KOIS’s work.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and response to the screening questions in English via the JOIN platform. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we therefore encourage applicants to submit their application as soon as possible. An internship in our Brussels office is contingent on the candidate having the requisite authorizations to live and work in Brussels.
Given the high number of applications, we are able to respond to candidates selected for the first round of interviews only. Candidates shortlisted for interviews will be invited for 3 rounds of interviews to discuss motivation and experience as well as test problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills through case questions.