Post Graduate Intern

BlueOrchard is a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group. As a pioneer of impact investing, the firm is dedicated to generating lasting positive impact for communities and the environment, while aiming at providing attractive returns to investors. BlueOrchard was founded in 2001, by initiative of the UN, as the first commercial manager of microfinance debt investments worldwide. Today, the firm offers impact investment solutions across asset classes, connecting millions of entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets with investors with the aim to make impact investment solutions accessible to all and to advance the conscious use of capital. Being a professional investment manager and expert in innovative blended finance mandates, BlueOrchard has a sophisticated international investor base and is a trusted partner of leading global development finance institutions. As of December 2024, BlueOrchard supported over 300 million people in emerging and frontier markets with its investments. Become part of this unique success story and join our fast-growing company in **Singapore** as

**Post Graduate Intern - Private Equity, Investment**
**(4 - 6 months)**

As a Private Equity Intern, you will undertake a range of tasks and gain hands-on exposure to the end-to-end investment process. You will work alongside our investment professionals, participating in evaluating, structuring, and executing private equity transactions. The role will equip you with a comprehensive skillset and exposure to the full investment lifecycle.

In this role, you will support the origination and execution of private equity transactions with a focus on financial services in emerging and frontier markets.

**Key tasks and responsibilities**
- Conduct market research, screen potential targets and analyse potential investments, including financial analysis, structuring, and valuation modelling;
- Develop a thorough understanding of our markets and generate deal ideas in collaboration with the private equity team;
- Assist senior team members in due diligence, including financial analysis and financial modelling;
- Support the preparation of investment memos for the Investment Committee;
- Assist with portfolio management including driving value creation efforts, reporting, and identifying exit opportunities.

Depending on your capabilities and interests, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities.

**Required skills and experience**
- Proficient in financial modelling and analysis;
- Strong analytical and technical skills (including financial modelling);
- Previous experience in financial services or experience in emerging markets a plus;
- Current student or recent graduate of a leading university or Business School; progress towards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification is a plus;
- Fluent in English, fluency in one of the Asian languages (Hindi / Bahasa / Vietnamese) is desirable.

**Your personal profile**
- Team player with ability to work in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment;
- Proactive, high energy, self-confident and possess an entrepreneurial mind-set;
- Ability to work autonomously and pro-actively and to assume responsibility quickly;
- Critical thinking, attention to detail and ability to synthesize
- Passion for Impact Investing and Emerging Markets.

**What we offer**
- Work in a global and fast-growing company with a true commitment to its mission of fighting global poverty and climate change;
- An entrepreneurial culture, offering multiple opportunities for learning and development;
- A dynamic and multicultural team spread around the globe;
- Attractive compensation and exciting career opportunities.