Summer Intern (London Office) London, England
Founders Factory
Full Time
London, England
22371 - 27500 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Be a part of building the most powerful growth engine for African startups. Founders Factory Africa (FFA) exists to create a thriving African startup economy that drives prosperity across Africa. We are venture builders dedicated to solving some of Africa’s biggest challenges and capitalising on its incredible potential by leveraging market and tech opportunities. We seek to build an ecosystem that supports authentic innovation, and our goal is to be the best growth engine for entrepreneurs across Africa and beyond. We believe by supporting entrepreneurship and innovation; we will unlock employment opportunities and drive inclusive growth across the continent.
As a Summer Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to be plugged into the daily operation and challenges of Founders Factory Africa. The successful candidate will work closely with our London office to be an active support across a multitude of functions, not restricted to fundraising, operations, and portfolio management. The work will include both ad-hoc tasks, as well as longer-term research projects. This is a full-time internship, and the candidate will be required to work in London. We operate a hybrid model where you must be in the office at least 3 days a week.
Responsibilities
- Prepare reports and conduct research studies in a multidisciplinary approach
- Improve current data collection and analysis techniques
- Support with portfolio management and prioritisation
- Assist with other projects and administrative tasks as needed
- Support with managing and organising the firm's operational processes, including accounting, legal, and compliance functions
- Help streamline and improve the firm’s internal processes to increase efficiency and productivity
Must have the Skills/Experience
- Recently completed a Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
- Previous experience in VC, startup, and/or data analytics is a plus
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in time-critical situations
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and operate with a sense of urgency
- Excellent decision-making, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills Proficiency in G-suite
- High level of discretion with integrityImmaculate organisational, project management, and time management skill
- Experience solving complex challenges across complex environments
- Knowledge, enthusiasm, and interest in technology and start-ups
- Eager to learn
Founders Factory
www.foundersfactory.com
London, United Kingdom
Henry Lane Fox
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
Information Technology Support Services
2015
