Intern - Investment Team (12 months)

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 Tbilisi, Georgia as

Intern - Investment Team (12 months)

As part of the Regional Investment Team cover 20+ countries in the Region, you will report to the Head of Origination, Tbilisi Office, and will provide support to the Investment Officers (IOs) performing origination, structuring and analysis functions.  Your primary responsibilities will include assistance to Investment Officers in developing and maintaining relationships with Financial Institutions (FIs), developing new business opportunities, developing investment proposals, monitoring investees post investment and supporting analysis process for debt transactions. In addition, you will also support BlueOrchard’s (BOF) operations and various internal and external reporting as needed.

Within a reasonable period of time, you are expected to learn and gain general understanding of BOF’s business model and business processes and acquire knowledge on appropriate application of BlueOrchard’s methodology. You will perform research and assist colleagues with risk analysis and reporting. You will gain a good understanding of BOF’s investees and financial markets in the Region and will apply such knowledge and professional skills to effectively support Investment Officers in meeting business objectives in the Region. 

Key tasks

• Assist IOs in communication with the financial institutions (FIs), BOF’s Offices worldwide and third parties;
• Support in monitoring and analyzing Finance Institutions and independently perform investment-related tasks;
• Conduct desk research regarding country risk, regulatory and competitive environment of local investees as well as potential new markets;
• Support the investment team in portfolio analysis and investors reporting.
  

Required skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor or Master’s degree, preferably in finance, business administration, related field or a similar professional experience;
• Experience in financial modelling is preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel. VBA skill is a plus;
• Proficiency in English, fluency in Russian is desirable.

Your personal profile

• Team player with ability to work in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment;
• Reliable and committed, self-starter with strong work ethics and positive energy;
• Excellent team player with high service orientation;
• Proactive, result-driven, flexible with “hands-on” approach and willingness to also perform administrative tasks.

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.

Desirable start date: 01 December 2025  

Please apply in ENGLISH, including CV and cover letter via www.blueorchard.com/about-us/careers/ Kindly note that only online applications received through our Careers - BlueOrchard will be taken under consideration.

By applying to this position you agree to the terms as described in the Schroders-Job-Application-Notice.pdf (blueorchard.com) and confirm that you have read and understood the legal provisions contained therein