responsAbility Investments AG is an asset manager in the field of development investments and offers professionally-managed investment solutions to private, institutional and public investors. The company’s investment solutions supply debt and equity financing predominantly to non-listed firms in emerging and developing economies. Through their inclusive business models, these firms help to meet the basic needs of broad sections of the population and to drive economic development.

As an Intern in the role of a Financial Assistant you are part of the Fund of Funds Investments Team where you will focus on investment portfolio finance and controlling tasks.

This full-time, 18-months position starts in spring 2023.

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Your Main Tasks

• Monitor financial performance of portfolio investments (funds and other financial intermediaries, as well as underlying investment companies)
• Ensure reporting quality of investees (under IFRS and IPEV) and follow up of information in coordination with the deal lead
• Analyze and process financial information provided by investees, review and plausibility check of underlying asset valuations
• Valuation of portfolio investments and support consolidation of asset value in fund of funds
• Ensure quality of procedures and information through regular maintenance of internal databases
• Secure data consistency among different parties, i.e. client, fund administrator
• Analyze portfolio data and support reporting to the team and various stakeholders on an ad hoc basis
• Assist in the preparation of the statement of investments and regular portfolio reporting to the board of directors and shareholders on a quarterly basis
• Provide active support in the improvement, development and implementation of operational procedures and workflows
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and support audit processes

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Your Experience and Skills

• Relevant bachelor degree, preferably in business or economics with solid analytical acumen and interest in capital markets and financial instruments
• Good understanding of business valuation methodologies and techniques; good accounting knowledge, IFRS would be considered as an asset
• Excellent excel skills are required; knowledge of eFront would be a plus
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Good organizational skills with in-depth understanding of the importance of confidential and restricted information and the ability to handle it with the necessary discretion and care
• Self-motivated, autonomous and proactive personality who enjoys working in and being part of a culturally diverse team and relevant working environment; strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven analytical problem solving skills with sound business judgment and an eye for high-quality work with attention to detail, even when under pressure
• Ability to work in Switzerland without sponsorship

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An exciting job, located in the city of Zurich, with plenty of room for personal initiative and within a multicultural, future-oriented environment, awaits you.