At KOIS, we have innovative approaches to business and our management techniques are no exception.

Everyday, we work harder to create an environment that will attract new passionate talents.

Open positions

Fundraising and Partnerships Senior Analyst - Brussels Office

Location: Brussels

Start date: Q2 2024

Belgium work authorisation required.

KOIS is a leading international impact investment and innovative finance advisory firm. We turn projects with high societal & environmental impact into tangible investment propositions for public & private sector clients. We do so by creating innovative financing mechanisms & fund management.

Our advisory practice designs, structures, and implements innovative financial solutions responding to key societal issues. We differentiate ourselves by innovating to offer the best fitted financing solution for each project responding to the unique needs and challenges in the sector.

KOIS has global reach, with a track record spanning over 25 countries across all continents and offices in Brussels, Paris, London, Mumbai, Delhi and Nairobi.

 

Tasks

KOIS is recruiting a full-time Senior Analyst to join the fundraising team of KOIS Advisory, in our Brussels office. You will join a team responsible for donor and investor fundraising from public, philanthropic and private institutions, with a particular focus on securing blended finance. The team is actively fundraising for several new products focused on areas such as healthcare, circular economy, regenerative agriculture and livelihoods. You will support all aspects of fundraising and investor relations and will work closely with project teams across geographies.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate in international teams to develop and execute fundraising strategies for KOIS’s innovative finance products;
  • Work closely with project teams to raise funds in alignment with funding needs;
  • Establish new and manage/co-manage existing strategic funding relationships across markets, such as with philanthropies, public donors, private and institutional investors;
  • Develop outreach materials such as teasers and presentations;
  • Stay updated on innovative and blended finance industry trends, emerging; fundraising instruments, funders’ priorities, and the fundraising ecosystem overall.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising and/or partnership building, excellent written and presentation skills, and a strong commitment to creating a positive impact.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Business, Economics, International Development, Public Administration). A master’s degree in similar areas is preferred;
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in consulting, finance or international development, with a preference for experience in fundraising and/or partnership building;
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply key finance concepts;
  • Experience negotiating and closing financial transactions is a plus;
  • Domain knowledge/experience in innovative finance is a plus.

Skillset:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with senior stakeholders;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to think strategically and synthesise complex issues;
  • Strong team player with ability to work in international teams across time zones;
  • Project management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and ensure timely completion of tasks;
  • Willingness to stay updated on industry trends, emerging instruments and funder priorities;
  • Working proficiency in English (spoken and written), as well as French and/ or Dutch;
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of tools including Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
  • Upholding KOIS values for integrity, honesty and transparency;
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive work style.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and response to the screening questions in English via JOIN. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we therefore encourage applicants to submit their application as soon as possible. Given the high number of applications, we are able to respond to candidates selected for the first round of interviews only.

Innovative Finance Junior Analyst - Mumbai Office

Location: Mumbai

Start date: March 2024

Duration: 6 months (with possibility of conversion to a full-time role)

India work authorisation required.

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in impact finance? KOIS is seeking a Junior Analyst to join the India team. As part of KOIS’s advisory practice, you will be contributing to innovative finance advisory projects with a diverse range of global organizations to address critical social and environmental challenges.

KOIS is a leading international impact investment and innovative finance advisory firm. We turn projects with high societal & environmental impact into tangible investment propositions for public & private sector clients. We do so by creating innovative financing mechanisms & fund management. Over the years, KOIS has established itself as a pioneer in providing end-to-end support in impact investing and innovative finance, from concept to launch. We have built considerable expertise across all phases of developing and launching innovative financial products and helping broker partnerships between public and private investors. KOIS namely structured the first Social Impact Bond in continental Europe in 2014, and the first-ever Humanitarian Impact Bond in 2017. We are mainly active in three sectors: Environment, Health and Education & Employment. Our advisory practice designs, structures, and implements innovative financial solutions responding to key societal issues. We differentiate ourselves by
innovating to offer the best fitted financing solution for each project responding to the unique needs and challenges in the sector. Our asset management arm deploys capital in social enterprises and investment funds that deliver a meaningful and positive impact on society and the environment. The accumulated assets under management of our direct investments and impact investment funds, which we co-manage with fund partners, is over US$500M. KOIS has global reach, with a track record spanning
over 25 countries across all continents and offices in Brussels, Paris, London, Mumbai, Delhi and Nairobi.

 

About the internship

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in impact finance? KOIS is seeking a dynamic intern to join our team. As part of KOIS’s advisory practice, you will be contributing to innovative finance advisory projects with a diverse range of global organizations to address critical social and environmental challenges.

Responsibilities:

As a Junior Analyst, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work in international teams to develop innovative finance products, including assessing the feasibility of different instruments for the client’s problems, designing and structuring instruments and identifying partners and funders to launch an instrument.
  • Contribute to the design and structuring of innovative finance products, such as blended finance funds and impact bonds, working in teams to design bespoke instruments for social and environmental issues.
  • Conduct problem solving, research and analysis on a range of social and environmental topics related to innovative finance products (e.g., healthcare electrification, sexual reproductive health services, menstrual health and hygiene, refugee education);
  • Support our business development efforts by assisting in the creation of presentations, investment pitches, and the research of new investment opportunities.

 

Qualifications and skills

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Engineering, Economics, or a related field, with a strong academic record.
  • At least 1- 2 years of relevant experience in consulting or investment.
  • A strong and demonstrable commitment to creating a positive impact.
  • An entrepreneurial and proactive work style.
  • A rigorous and analytical mindset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Working proficiency in English is required.
  • Experience in financial analysis and/or consulting is a plus, as well as in-depth knowledge of topics related to KOIS’s work.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and response to the screening questions in English via the JOIN platform. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we therefore encourage applicants to submit their application as soon as possible. An internship in our Mumbai office is contingent on the candidate having the requisite authorizations to live and work in India.

Given the high number of applications, we are able to respond to candidates selected for the first round of interviews only. Candidates shortlisted for interviews will be invited for 3 rounds of interviews to discuss motivation and experience as well as test problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills through case questions.

Innovative Finance Junior Analyst - Brussels Office

Location: Brussels

Start date: Q2 and Q3 2024

Duration: 6 months (with possibility of conversion to a full-time role)

Belgium work authorisation required.

KOIS is a leading international impact investment and innovative finance advisory firm. We turn projects with high societal & environmental impact into tangible investment propositions for public & private sector clients. We do so by creating innovative financing mechanisms & fund management.

Our advisory practice designs, structures, and implements innovative financial solutions responding to key societal issues. We differentiate ourselves by innovating to offer the best fitted financing solution for each project responding to the unique needs and challenges in the sector.

KOIS has global reach, with a track record spanning over 25 countries across all continents and offices in Brussels, Paris, London, Mumbai, Delhi and Nairobi.

 

About the internship

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in impact finance? KOIS is seeking a dynamic intern to join our team. As part of KOIS’s advisory practice, you will be contributing to innovative finance advisory projects with a diverse range of global organizations to address critical social and environmental challenges.

Responsibilities:

As a Junior Analyst, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work in international teams to develop innovative finance products, including assessing the feasibility of different instruments for the client’s problems, designing and structuring instruments and identifying partners and funders to launch an instrument.
  • Contribute to the design and structuring of innovative finance products, such as blended finance funds and impact bonds, working in teams to design bespoke instruments for social and environmental issues.
  • Conduct problem solving, research and analysis on a range of social and environmental topics related to innovative finance products (e.g., healthcare electrification, sexual reproductive health services, menstrual health and hygiene, refugee education);
  • Support our business development efforts by assisting in the creation of presentations, investment pitches, and the research of new investment opportunities.

 

Qualifications and skills

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Engineering, Economics, or a related field, with a strong academic record. A Master’s degree in similar areas is preferred.
  • A strong and demonstrable commitment to creating a positive impact.
  • An entrepreneurial and proactive work style.
  • A rigorous and analytical mindset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Working proficiency in English is required; additional command of French and/or Dutch is a plus.
  • Experience in financial analysis and/or consulting is a plus, as well as in-depth knowledge of topics related to KOIS’s work.

 

How to apply

Please submit your resume and response to the screening questions in English via the JOIN platform. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we therefore encourage applicants to submit their application as soon as possible. An internship in our Mumbai office is contingent on the candidate having the requisite authorizations to live and work in India.

Given the high number of applications, we are able to respond to candidates selected for the first round of interviews only. Candidates shortlisted for interviews will be invited for 3 rounds of interviews to discuss motivation and experience as well as test problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills through case questions.

What is Life at KOIS like?

Take a look at what some current employees and alumnus have to say about life at KOIS!

Pierre-Louis Christiane, KOIS and INSEAD MBA class of 2018

Pierre-Louis Christiane, KOIS alumn & INSEAD MBA class of 2018

“Starting my career as an analyst at KOIS has been a tremendous career fast-track. Empowered by visionary and ambitious leaders, I had the opportunity to quickly take responsibilities in the activities of the company. From setting up a social housing fund in Belgium to working on structuring a Development Impact Bond for refugees in host countries, I got the chance to contribute to globally premiering impact investments, in partnerships with the most relevant actors in the sector. Doing so, I quickly gained the maturity to  leapfrog my career with an MBA from a leading business school (INSEAD). KOIS’ partners supported me through my application process with the same dedication as they supported my personal development during the previous three years.”

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