responsAbility Investments AG is a leading impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across three investment themes to directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Financial Inclusion, to finance the growth of Micro & SMEs; Climate Finance, to contribute to a net zero pathway; and Sustainable Food, to sustainably feed an ever-growing population. All responsAbility investment solutions target specific measurable impact alongside market returns. They all meet the criteria under Article 9 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). Since 2022 responsAbility is part of M&G plc, the international savings, and investments business, and contributes to enhancing M&G’s capabilities in impact investing.
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Our highly dedicated Fund of Funds Investments team offers an exciting temporary job opportunity in the role of a
Financial Assistant – Impact Investing Finance Internship
As an Intern in the role of a Financial Assistant you are part of the Fund of Funds Investments Team where you will focus on investment portfolio finance and controlling tasks.
This full-time, 18-months position starts in spring 2023.
Your Main Tasks
- Monitor financial performance of portfolio investments (funds and other financial intermediaries, as well as underlying investment companies)
- Ensure reporting quality of investees (under IFRS and IPEV) and follow up of information in coordination with the deal lead
- Analyze and process financial information provided by investees, review and plausibility check of underlying asset valuations
- Valuation of portfolio investments and support consolidation of asset value in fund of funds
- Ensure quality of procedures and information through regular maintenance of internal databases
- Secure data consistency among different parties, i.e. client, fund administrator
- Analyze portfolio data and support reporting to the team and various stakeholders on an ad hoc basis
- Assist in the preparation of the statement of investments and regular portfolio reporting to the board of directors and shareholders on a quarterly basis
- Provide active support in the improvement, development and implementation of operational procedures and workflows
- Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and support audit processes
Your Experience And Skills
- Relevant bachelor degree, preferably in business or economics with solid analytical acumen and interest in capital markets and financial instruments
- Good understanding of business valuation methodologies and techniques; good accounting knowledge, IFRS would be considered as an asset
- Excellent excel skills are required; knowledge of eFront would be a plus
- Very good written and spoken German and English skills
- Good organizational skills with in-depth understanding of the importance of confidential and restricted information and the ability to handle it with the necessary discretion and care
- Self-motivated, autonomous and proactive personality who enjoys working in and being part of a culturally diverse team and relevant working environment; strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven analytical problem solving skills with sound business judgment and an eye for high-quality work with attention to detail, even when under pressure
- Ability to work in Switzerland without sponsorship