Operations & Valuation Intern

Innpact is the first **certified B Corporation** in Luxembourg. We recruit people who believe in **finance as a force for good** to support sustainable impact finance initiatives aiming at solving social and environmental issues. **Our talents are passionate about impact finance** and have very high ethical standards.

Based in Luxembourg and active globally, **we provide specialised impact finance consulting services and fund management services** to numerous impact finance initiatives. Innpact has supported the establishment of impact finance vehicles in excess of €10 billion providing significant contributions to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Through our AIFM and CIS Manager and non-regulated services and in collaboration with impact investment management firms, Innpact manages a dozen of mid and large size impact vehicles active in microfinance, renewable energy, conservation, carbon projects or agriculture. Innpact brings its** 17 years’ experience** through various tailor-made services including portfolio management, risk management, compliance, reporting and impact management services.

Innpact Group is an **equal opportunity employer**. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Job description**:
**_ Role:_**

Within our AIFM, we are currently looking for a motivated **Operations Trainee** to join our Operations team and to act as support in the internal valuation and to the supervision of delegates. The Operations Trainee will **contribute to the monitoring of our service providers and to the collection of reliable inputs for the valuation of assets**managed by Innpact Fund Management and will contribute to the continued success of the company by strengthening the operation function and related activities.

**_ Responsibilities:_**
- Take part in the **valuation of assets** held by our funds including but not limited to private equity, private debt, venture capital and carbon credits, derivatives
- Collect all relevant input information for the review of the valuation (market trends, economic indicators, and other relevant factors, financial statements)
- Perform **first level review** for consistency
- Document review and identify exceptions
- ** Support the Valuation Manager** in his/her review and follow up questions
- Prepare valuation reports and documentation for the internal valuation committee
- Provide support with the supervision of delegates and service providers (mainly fund administrators and depository banks)
- ** Collect KPIs**(key performance indicators) and other relevant documentation in relation to the services
- Prepare a first level review for completeness and consistency
- ** Maintain proper records** of reviews performed
- Support the team in their day-to-day operational activities, including oversight, internal and external reporting

**Profile**:

- A strong desire to align his/her job to deliver sustainable and responsible services and motivated to support the development of the impact finance sector.
- A **good theoretical understanding of financial statements**as input to the valuation of alternative illiquid investments.
- K**nowledge of valuation principles, methodologies,** and techniques would be an advantage.
- ** Quantitative and analytical skills**, including understanding of financial modeling and financial analysis.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive** problem-solving** attitude
- Student in** second year of a master's degree program in finance, economics, mathematics,** or a related field. An additional certification is a plus.
- Excellent** written and spoken English