Job ID | 2360 |
About Accion
Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build more than 235 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching more than 350 million people. More at https://www.accion.org.
About Accion Venture Lab
Accion Venture Lab is a leading early-stage investor in inclusive fintech, providing seed-first capital and strategic support to innovative startups that are meeting the financial needs of underserved people globally. Our global portfolio and local approach enable us to spot and respond to global trends faster, sharing learnings across geographies. Accion Venture Lab is an investment strategy of Accion and is managed by Accion Impact Management.
Position Summary
We are seeking an Associate to work across our investments team and our strategic portfolio support function (called Portfolio Engagement) and to be an active thought leader in our industry engagement efforts. The Associate's investment work will focus on supporting our global Investment Officers in evaluating and completing diligence on potential investments and supporting thesis development; additionally, they will take a leading role in shaping our investment and portfolio management activity in the United States. This role will also involve working with the Portfolio Engagement team in providing post-investment support across our global portfolio of early-stage fintechs, furthering the growth and success of our founders.
Beyond these two core areas, the Associate will support Venture Lab's thought leadership efforts and drive projects related to priority topics such as gender lens and inclusive investing, fund performance, fundraising, impact measurement, and more.
The Associate will be joining a diverse team of global investing and operational experts that have invested in over sixty-five early-stage fintech startups across five continents. The position will be based in Washington DC. S/he will report to the Operating Partner of Venture Lab and can expect to receive high-quality coaching, mentorship, and guidance as they build into a more effective and supportive professional in the impact-focused venture capital industry.
The role is highly entrepreneurial, spanning emerging market venture investing, consulting, operations, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on cutting edge innovation in inclusive fintech. We are looking for someone available to start as soon as possible.
Position Responsibilities
Position Qualifications
Preferred
Travel Requirements
15-20% global travel.
Accion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Accion seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. Accion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.