Student job with a purpose in IFU’s investment organisation 

IFU is looking for two Junior Analysts to our office in Copenhagen, who is interested in sustainable and commercial investments that create impact in emerging markets and developing countries.  

IFU is Denmark’s Development Finance Institution. We strive to be a best-in-class impact investor by making commercial private sector investments that support the green transition, as well as building just and inclusive societies in developing countries and emerging markets. IFU has a strong focus on creating sustainable and responsible businesses, which generate measurable social, economic and climate impacts as well as solid financial returns.  

The job

As a Junior Analyst you will be part of our investment organisation. Your job will be to assist and support in preparing, presenting and monitoring our sustainable investments. You will be involved in the entire process from start to finish, working in teams with experienced colleagues in Copenhagen and our regional offices, as well as other students.  

You will: 

• build and maintain financial models and evaluate performance under various operating scenarios  
• prepare materials for the investment committee 
• conduct preliminary project evaluations 
• perform general research and analyses  
• ensure that IFU’s databases are updated 
• prepare presentation materials for use in partner meetings 
• participate in meetings and negotiations with external parties 
• complete ad hoc tasks 

The working hours are 15-20 hours per week. Your work can be arranged flexibly and according to your classes, exams etc. The position is based in our headquarter on Fredericiagade 27, 1310 København K. Working from home may be allowed upon agreement 

The team

You will become part of the Investment organisation that consists of over 50 highly qualified and motivated Investment Professionals covering the sectors Sustainable Food Systems, Healthcare, Green Energy & Infrastructure and Financial Services, hereunder the Development Guarantee Facility and Impact Ventures. We are recruiting for two Junior Analysts, to join the Development Guarantee Facility or the Green Energy & Infrastructure teams. 

IFU’s learning culture provides the tools and organisation for individual development. Once you complete your studies, you may be offered a full-time position, depending on current demand and your performance. In IFU we attach great importance to good teamwork and collaboration, maintaining a positive atmosphere and having fun together. We help each other out, share our knowledge, and – while each of us hold high standards and integrity to our work – we don’t take ourselves too seriously and share a good laugh.

Your qualifications & experience

We expect that you: 

• are enrolled in a relevant university degree and close to completing your bachelor, and you plan to continue with a relevant master’s, or you have just started on your master’s. 
• have strong analytical skills. 
• are well-organised and pay attention to details. 
• are fluent in English, both written and spoken. 
• are an experienced user of Microsoft 365, especially Excel and PowerPoint 

Furthermore, it is an advantage if you: 

• Have knowledge of financial modelling and valuation methods. 

Don’t meet all the requirements? If you fit most, but not all, apply anyway!  

Working and learning at IFU

Learning is an important element of working in IFU, and we will support your personal development through training, sparring and by ensuring that you get exciting and challenging tasks and new opportunities for growth. When joining IFU, you will take part in our extensive onboarding programme to get the best possible start in your new role.   

We offer a diverse and inclusive working environment with approximately 130 talented individuals from 30+ different nationalities, who enjoy and foster our fun and collaborative atmosphere. More than 15 per cent of staff located at our regional representations. 

The recruitment process

We will be screening applications on an ongoing basis, and aim to conduct interviews during the second half of November.

The interview is case-based and during the interview you will meet with other Investment Professionals from the teams we are recruiting for. We will provide you with more information about the case, IFU and the role as Junior Analyst if your application is successful.