Investment Analyst Contractor (Colombia)

About Kiva:

Kiva is a global nonprofit, founded in 2005, with a mission to expand financial access and help underserved communities thrive. Kiva unlocks capital for borrowers through crowdfunded loans supported by individuals around the world. Lenders on Kiva can start with as little as $25 to support causes that matter most to them, whether that’s gender equity and support for women, refugees, climate change, small businesses, agriculture, and more. Since our founding, over two million people have invested $1.9 billion in real dreams and real opportunity, spanning more than 90 countries and 4.7 million borrowers.

As we work toward our mission, Kiva invests in building and retaining a global team of talent to add to our values-driven and digital-first culture. Our organization is supported by over 700 volunteers and 130+ full time employees dispersed around the world, as well as within team hubs located in San Francisco, Nairobi, Bogota, and Bangkok. Kiva’s team is growing as we pursue exciting new opportunities to scale our impact and create a financially inclusive world.

Kiva's values:

Impact first - This is why we exist. This is the drumbeat we march to. Every day.

Extreme ownership - Own it; you, your relationships, your impact. Insist that others support you and hold you accountable.

Be curious and bold - Never stop learning. Question assumptions. Take Risks and dream big.

Inclusion. Equity. Diversity. - Without reservation and without caveat. In our hiring, in our workplace and in our impact in the world.

Honor and integrity - Do the most right thing in the most right way. Cherish diversity and respect each other.

Love and kindness always - Say what you mean. Mean what you say. And don't say it mean. Clarity. Courage. Kindness.

Internship Program

Since its founding, volunteerism has been an integral part of Kiva's foundation and success. In your Kiva role, you will contribute your passion, drive, ideas and expertise to expanding our reach and impact while taking on immediate and significant responsibilities within your team. In addition to learning on the job, you'll partake in a variety of educational, social, and professional development workshops and events that will accelerate your professional growth while learning about Kiva and the non-profit, technology, and microfinance sectors. 

Through this volunteer internship, we’re hoping to provide a high caliber learning experience. With the completion of our internship program, you will take away many in-demand job skills. Additionally, all Kiva interns will gain exposure to foundational microfinance concepts and ongoing professional development tailored to your career goals. This position will also put you in contact with a wide array of employees and organizations around the world, giving you a jump start on networking opportunities.

This Kiva contractor role is a 6-month, part-time (32 hours per week), Colombia-based, remote position. 

Entry-level Program

As a Kiva Latin American contractor, you will contribute your passion, drive, ideas and expertise to expanding our reach and impact while taking on immediate and significant responsibilities within your team. In addition to learning on the job, you'll partake in a variety of educational, social, and professional development workshops and events that will accelerate your professional growth while learning about Kiva and the non-profit, technology, and microfinance sectors. 

Through this opportunity, we’re hoping to provide a high caliber learning experience that will give you many in-demand job skills. This position will also put you in contact with a wide array of employees and organizations around the world, giving you a jump start on networking opportunities.

You will gain exposure to the foundations of the microfinance industry and the impact investment world and ongoing professional development tailored to your career goals. This position will also put you in contact with a wide array of employees and organizations around the world, giving you a jump start on networking opportunities. 

Our team:

Kiva's Impact Investments team works with partner lending institutions and borrowers from all over the world, who post profiles for fundraising onto the Kiva website. The team is responsible for sourcing, monitoring and managing relationships with these partners and borrowers, onboarding and training new partners, and ensuring that all funding relationships are compliant with Kiva’s policies and are aligned with Kiva's social mission and strategic focus. The Impact Investments team includes staff based in the US, Kenya, Thailand, and Colombia, who manage Kiva’s investment relationships across the world.

Your role:

We are looking for passionate, dedicated, finance skilled young professionals to support the efforts of the Impact Investments Team. The Investment Analyst Contractor for LAC is a entry-level position which will be responsible for supporting the LAC region in the financial and impact monitoring of partner institutions with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. 

This intern role will be based in Bogota.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Management: Support the Investment Associate/Investment Managers in monitoring and analyzing the financial performance of current investees.
• Due Diligence: Support due diligence processes of potential investments to help assess prospects’ financial and social performance.
• Interest Rate/Borrower Cost Analysis:  Assess the total cost of the loan product offered by field partners in comparison with the local and regional markets.
• Help determine the social impact of the investments according to the impact metrics defined by Kiva.

Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age or older by July 9th, 2024
• Must be authorized to work in Colombia 
• Bachelor or Masters degree in finance, accounting or business. Undergraduates in other areas with the necessary postgraduate education or experience acquired through internships are also considered.
• +1 years of work experience in Impact Investment, Investment Management, Finance, Corporate Lending or Management Consulting (internships are considered as a part of the experience).
• Bogota-based, remote and flexible position. 
• Training or experience in financial statement analysis is required.
• Spanish fluency and B2 level of English required.
• High level of independence, attention to detail and proactivity.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft and/or Google Suite office software and adept at learning and using technology platforms. 
• 6 month minimum required commitment, 1 year highly preferred.

Perks:

• International environment, with people from different countries, is an excellent opportunity for people with multiple language skills.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Friendly remote environment.
• A monthly stipend of $800 USD per month. 
• The candidates will be responsible for complying with local taxes (VAT and income tax if applicable) and social security expenses (seguridad social (salud, pensión y riesgos laborales).
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva's culture.  We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

The weekly time commitment for a Kiva role is 32 hours per week, from July 9th, 2024 - December 31st, 2024. Please make sure you have the availability to commit for the entire internship period before submitting an application.