Impact Investment Intern

  • Intern

Company Description

At Rally Assets, we believe that shifting capital will change the world.

We help others maximize their impact – whether that is working with investors to mobilize their portfolios toward impact investments or working with ventures and not-for-profits to unlock their impact potential.

We work with clients to design, prototype and implement market-based strategies and solutions that advance the impact economy.

Job Description

Using Rally Assets proprietary impact investing framework and process, the Impact Investment Analyst will evaluate investments across all asset classes that provide a positive impact to society and align with Rally Assets’ client values and objectives. The role will be extremely hands-on and offers an opportunity to work directly with the firm’s senior leadership team. The successful candidates for this role will have a deep personal commitment and passion for investing that achieves positive societal impact while achieving client financial objectives.

As a part of this internship, the successful applicant will also participate in workshops, networking sessions and Lunch & Learns with Good & Well - a Toronto-based impact investment firm - alongside interns from several other social purpose businesses.

This position is partially funded by the United Nations Association of Canada through the Green Spaces Program <http://unac.org/green-spaces/>, which is supported by the Government of Canada as a part of the Youth Employment Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and research multi-asset class impact investment opportunities, including both public and private market investments;
  • Support impact and financial due diligence on targeted investments;
  • Support population of Rally’s proprietary product database and platform;
  • Provide analysis and research to advance Rally Assets proprietary impact measurement process and framework;
  • Assist in the evaluation of external services such as impact data providers; and
  • Attend and participate in fund manager diligence calls and meetings.

Other Details

  • There are two positions open for this role.
  • $15/hour for 37.5 hours/week.
  • Business hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
  • You will be working at our head office at 141 Adelaide Street West, Suite 230, Toronto, ON M5H3L5.
  • The internship will run from May 6, 2019 to August 23, 2019

Qualifications

Must-Haves

  • An authentic commitment to working in a social purpose organization;
  • Deeply interested and passionate about impact investing, social entrepreneurship, social innovation or social finance;
  • Pursuing a degree in business, finance, economics or a related field;
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint;
  • A record of high academic achievement;
  • A strong work ethic, commitment to high-quality work, professionalism, and attention to detail;
  • The ability to work in a small, dynamic and supportive team, exercise good judgment with limited supervision, and manage time effectively; and
  • As per the UNAC Green Spaces wage subsidy program requirements (http://unac.org/green-spaces/), you must also be:
    • Currently enrolled full-time in post-secondary school and intending to return in the fall;
    • Between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the time of intake/selection;
    • A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada; and
    • Legally entitled to work according to Ontario’s legislation and regulations.

Good-to-Haves

  • Prior experience in an investment management, investment banking, or consulting role; and
  • A sense of humor.

Additional Information

 

TO APPLY, please submit both of the following items in ONE pdf document to our "Submit Résumé" field:

  • Résumé
  • Cover Letter (no more than two pages) answering the following questions:
    • What will you bring to the internship?
    • Why is this specific role of interest to you?
    • What are your key strengths?
    • What are your career aspirations?
    • What do you hope to gain from the internship?
    • What does social impact mean to you?
    • Describe a time when you faced a challenge. How did you approach it and what did you learn from that experience?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications submitted via other methods will not be reviewed.

Rally Assets Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and Indigenous status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible. Our offices are wheelchair accessible.