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 267 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching 440 million people. More at https://www.accion.org.
Position Summary
Accion seeks a motivated graduate student professional to join our team in the summer of 2025 (flexible start date in May/June). The Impact Summer Associate will carry out critical projects related to Accion’s impact management system and help accelerate our impact. The role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an established impact investing firm, working in private markets to drive positive social and environmental impact and significant business value for Accion and its stakeholders. The IMM team sits within Global Operations and is charged with the research, analysis, and partner engagement work that enables Accion to develop, execute, and continuously strengthen its impact-first strategy. The position thus requires the ability to work independently and proactively communicate and collaborate with distributed colleagues and partners.
The position will be based remotely, with the option to work out of any of Accion’s hub offices globally. The Impact Summer Associate will report to the Global IMM Lead (based remotely) and have the opportunity to engage with senior leadership, including Partners and Directors on the investment, advisory, and CFI teams.
Position Responsibilities
Executing targeted impact monitoring, analysis, and research:
Maximizing the effectiveness of Accion’s impact management systems:
Insights and knowledge management:
Qualifications and Responsibilities
Preferred
Compensation:
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.
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