Paid| Investment Analyst Intern at Kiva

Your Role

Role overview: The Paid| Investment Analyst Intern at Kiva will be responsible for monitoring performance metrics and trends of institutional partners and borrowers with a focus on Africa and the Middle East.

This role will support Kiva’s Impact Investments team in onboarding, monitoring, and supporting our large network of international investment partners.

The Impact Investments Intern will report to the Senior Investment Associate, and will collaborate closely with other team members across the Impact Investments team.

This role will facilitate support for partners to ensure compliance with Kiva’s policies and the effective and efficient use of Kiva’s systems.

The ideal candidate is a flexible and positive team player who is passionate about Kiva’s mission and is able to assess relationship data and execute complex processes efficiently and accurately.

At this time, we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in Kenya on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities Include

Monitor performance metrics of assigned Partners in collaboration with Investment Associates and Managers.
Input Partner financials and risk metrics into standardized templates, follow up with partners to resolve any issues, and review financial analysis outputs.
Monitor compliance of Partners with general Kiva policies.
Participate in update calls with Partners.
Manage or support onboarding and training of new Partners to Kiva systems.
Manage and maintain up-to-date documentation related to Partners in Kiva’s various systems.
Support Investment Associates and Managers in addressing operational challenges that arise with specific Partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications

Training or experience in financial statement analysis strongly preferred
French language professional proficiency or fluency preferred
Ability to manage time well and prioritize across competing tasks
Flexible, and willing to maintain a dynamic schedule in order to work with people across varying time zones
Strong communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders, across multiple cultures.
Highly proactive and able to work independently and remotely with strong internet connection
Strong critical thinking, with an eye for detail and ownership of your work
High level of proficiency in Microsoft and/or Google Suite office software and adept at learning and using technology platforms, particularly Excel
At least 21 years of age or older by January 21, 2025
Able to commit to the full 6-month term

Perks
What we offer:

Professional development and skills workshops
Access to Kiva’s network of Kiva Fellowship and Internship Alumni
Optional participation in Kiva’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and social activities such as happy hours and coffee chats
References are gladly given for successful participants

Kiva’s Internship is a part-time volunteer position, however, to help offset some expenses, Kiva will provide a modest stipend of $800 a month (before taxes) to its volunteers. Please note that the stipend is considered taxable income and we expect interns to do their own research as to how this may affect their personal/tax implications.

The weekly time commitment for a Kiva Internship is 24 – 32 hours per week, from January 21, 2025 – June 30, 2025. Please make sure you have the availability to commit to the entire internship period before submitting an application.