Do you want to work in an international investment fund promoting economic and social progress through commercial investments? Impact Fund Denmark is not an ordinary investment fund but focuses on creating sustainable growth in some of the poorest regions in the world and at the same time making a positive financial return.
For our risk team, we are looking for a student assistant. As a student, you will assist in preparing various reports and analysis, assisting with financial controlling in both private and public companies, and you will gain insight into the daily tasks of a risk team. This will also give you an exposure to financial markets in general as well as specific companies based in emerging markets and will help you gain experience in financial analysis, markets and planning in an international setting.
The job
Your primary tasks as a student will be the following:
- Monthly reporting to Nationalbanken and various reports to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Assisting in periodical reporting to stakeholders
- Registering and validating financial input for the portfolio of investments
- Assisting in valuations in connection with preparation of accounts
- Ad hoc tasks, presentations, and financial analysis
We offer you employment in a unique organisation, where you will get experience working in an international business environment. 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.
Your qualifications & experience
We expect that you:
- study economics and business administration or similar and are on your second year of your BA or on your way to starting your MSc.
- are interested in financing and accounting and consider a master’s degree within these areas
- are an experienced user of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
- are proficient in English, both in writing and spoken
- are a good team player
- take pride in meeting agreed deadlines
- are thorough and good at documenting analyses and conclusions
Working and learning at Impact Fund Denmark
Learning is an important element of working in Impact Fund Denmark, 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 Impact Fund Denmark, you will take part in our extensive onboarding program to get the best possible start in your new role.
Impact Fund Denmark offers a hybrid workplace, allowing you to manage your own time effectively. We have a diverse and inclusive working environment with more than 160 talented individuals from 30+ different nationalities. We work seamless together with colleagues around the corner, cross the organization and between offices in Asia, Africa, LATAM and Europe.
We have a very strong student team of ca. 17 students, who are assisting and helping in key areas in the organization. The student group is regularly organizing social events in order to spend time and have fun together also outside the office.
We are looking forward to receiving your application by 29 August 2025.
About Impact Fund Denmark
Impact Fund Denmark (IFU – the Investment Fund for Developing Countries) is a Danish impact investor contributing to green, just and inclusive societies as well as supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. Impact Fund Denmark provides risk capital to companies operating in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe. Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity, loans and guarantees. Impact Fund Denmark has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Contracted investments total EUR 31 billion, of which Impact Fund Denmark has contributed EUR 3.4 billion. Capital under management will be growing from EUR 2.1 billion to EUR 5.0 billion over the next few years. Read more at Impact Fund Denmark
