Impact Investing Fellowship

THE ROLE: Impact Investment Fellowship

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 Fellow to support our growing investment team. This role will be based in our Boston, MA office and work a hybrid schedule (2 days in office per week). If you're a recent grad looking for a full time fellowship opportunity, apply now!

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.

About You:

• An interest in and commitment to pursuing a career in Private Equity/Impact Investing.
• Recent graduate from a top-tier academic program.
• 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.

Compensation: $25.00/hr

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