eSquared: Analyst Internships (Finance / Investment Graduates)

Responsibilities:

• Analyse financial statements and develop comprehensive financial models.
• Conduct in-depth industry, market, and company research to inform investment decisions.
• Participate in all stages of the investment cycle from project development to disbursement.
• Provide valuable support in investment negotiations and due diligence processes.
• Assess proposals in alignment with the organisation's closed impact investment mandate.
• Prepare investment documents, briefing papers, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate on corporate-wide projects to enhance overall organisational goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance and Investment, or a related field.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modeling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated interest and understanding of the organisation's vision, mission, and values.
• Passion for contributing to positive socioeconomic development, particularly in South Africa.
• Team player with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Display emotional maturity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Capability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Willingness and ability to contribute to various corporate-wide projects.