Intern - Investment Team (6 months)

BlueOrchard is a leading global impact investment manager with a long-standing track record of delivering financial returns alongside measurable social and environmental outcomes. Established in 2001 as part of a United Nations initiative, the firm has been a pioneer in impact investing, with a particular focus on emerging and frontier markets.

With more than two decades of experience, global reach and deep local expertise, BlueOrchard offers a broad range of impact investment strategies designed to meet the needs of institutional, private, and public investors. These solutions provide access to high-growth markets while supporting job creation and sustainable economic development. The firm has invested billions of dollars across more than 100 countries, benefiting millions of underserved micro-, small- and mid-sized enterprises.

As part of Schroders, a global asset manager with a heritage spanning over 200 years, BlueOrchard combines specialist impact investing capabilities with institutional-grade infrastructure and governance.

Become part of this unique success story and join our fast-growing company in Lima, Peru as

                                 Intern – Investment Team (6 months)

Objective of the BlueOrchard’s internship program is to create a pool of professionals who are passionate about impact investment and might be interested in exploring further opportunities with BlueOrchard as they may arise. As part of the Investment Team, you will have exposure to a wide variety of investment related tasks and projects and you will gain experience in a multi-cultural business environment.

Key tasks

• Support in monitoring and analysing Micro Finance Institutions (MFI) and Finance Institutions (FI) from a financial and social impact perspective and independently perform investment-related tasks;
• Conduct desk research regarding country risk, regulatory and competitive environment of Latin American investees as well as potential new markets;
• Support the Latin American private debt investment team in portfolio analysis and investors reporting;
• Assist Investment Officers in communication with the financial institutions (FIs), BlueOrchard Finance’s Offices worldwide  and third parties;
• Organize and maintain client electronic and physical files and update all relevant documentation.

Required skills and experience

• Previous internship experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of the financial system and financial analysis for Financial Institutions (including main ratios) is required.
• Strong academic record in financial analyses, business administration, related fields or a similar professional experience; Master’s degree desirable;
• Structured and analytical thinking, with ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel and Power Point; VBA skill is a plus;
• Proficiency in Spanish and English. English speaking skills will be assessed.

Your personal profile

• Reliable and committed, self-starter with strong work ethics and positive energy;
• Proactive, result-driven, flexible with “hands-on” approach;
• Excellent team player with ability to work in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment;
• Peruvian or Permanent Resident only.

What we offer

• Work in a global and fast-growing company with a true commitment to its mission of fighting global poverty and climate change;
• An entrepreneurial culture, offering multiple opportunities for learning and development;
• A dynamic and multicultural team spread around the globe.

Preferred starting date: May/June 2026.

Please apply in ENGLISH, including CV and cover letter via www.blueorchard.com/about-us/careers/ Kindly note that only online applications received through our career website will be taken into consideration.

By applying to this position you agree to the terms as described in the Schroders-Job-Application-Notice.pdf  (blueorchard.com) and confirm that you have read and understood the legal provisions contained therein.