Impact Investing Internship

THE ROLE: Investment Impact Internship

American Student Assistance™ (ASA) is a national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness information and experiences.

ASA fulfills its mission through free digital-first direct experiences, philanthropy, advocacy, thought leadership, groundbreaking research, and impact investing. We believe that exploring career possibilities as early as middle school, and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one's passions and goals, will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.

We are looking for a motivated and analytical Impact Investment Intern to support our growing investment team.

What You’ll Do:

•  Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and technical savvy.
•  Source, screen, and conduct due diligence on venture capital investment opportunities.
•  Perform financial analysis and build financial models to assess potential investments, including analyzing scenarios with different capital structures and operating performance of prospective transactions.
•  Develop written memos and presentation materials summarizing investment perspectives for the investment committee.
•  Conduct industry research to develop and test investment theses.
•  Assist with portfolio monitoring and impact performance measurement.
•  Learn to use Affinity CRM and manage deal flow within the platform.
•  Support the overall investment process from initial lead identification through execution and monitoring.

What You’ll Gain:

•  Significant at-bat deal experience across multiple stages of the investment process.
•  Exposure to a wide variety of fund and direct investment opportunities.
•  Hands-on experience in financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management.
•  Opportunity to build a professional network through interactions with leading industry professionals.
•  Experience using industry-standard tools such as Affinity CRM.
•  Insight into impact investing strategies and the intersection of education, workforce development, and capital markets.
•  Previous interns have gone on to full-time investment positions at leading banks, investment firms, and impact-focused organizations.

Internship Candidates Must Have the Following:

•  An interest in and commitment to pursuing a career in Private Equity/Impact Investing.
•  A strong academic record.
•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
•  Top-quality oral and written communication skills with an ability to synthesize large amounts of data and information in a clear and concise manner.
•  Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment while also working autonomously.
•  Keen attention to detail.
•  Intellectual curiosity and excellent research and critical thinking skills.
•  Highly proactive "go-getter" attitude with the ability to figure things out independently.
•  High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
•  Experience or interest in the education and workforce development sectors is a plus, but not required.

Additional Details:

•  Internship is remote, and candidates based anywhere in the U.S. are welcome to apply.
•  Flexible start date; mid-end of May preferred.
•  Full-time schedule required (40 hours per week).

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