About Accion

Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 267 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching 440 million people. More at https://www.accion.org. 

About Accion Venture Lab

Accion Venture Lab is a leading early-stage investor in inclusive fintech, providing seed-first capital and strategic support to innovative startups that are meeting the financial needs of underserved people globally. Our global portfolio and local approach enable us to spot and respond to global trends faster, sharing learnings across geographies. Accion Venture Lab is an investment strategy of Accion and is managed by Accion Impact Management.

Position Summary

Accion Venture Lab is seeking a strategic and collaborative Operations Analyst. This role involves assisting with fund operations, supporting fundraising and business development efforts, and managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The core and priority of the daily work is operational, but the role will provide exposure to all aspects of Venture Lab’s work, including pipeline development, portfolio monitoring and analytics, market and sector analysis, organizational development, and support of the wider impact investing industry – all with a focus on innovation in financial inclusion.

The position is full-time in a dynamic, hard-working global team, and is well-suited to professionals who are looking to gain direct impact investing experience by working with a leading global fund.

The person in this role will be based in Mumbai, India. Hybrid model.

Position Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility for this role include:

1. Fund Operations
• Provide support on fundraising processes, including fulfilling investor diligence requests
• Manage and support all operating, financial and impact data collection processes and ensure timeliness and quality of data collected
• Support the production on quarterly and annual reports
• Answer day-to-day fund-related requests and inquiries
2. Portfolio Management and Investment Support
• Coordinate with internal Accion departments and external partners, including investors and grant funders, to fulfill reporting requests related to the Venture Lab portfolio and team activities
• Coordinate across Fund stakeholders, including Limited Partners, to fulfill information requests
• Perform market research as part of due diligence on new investment opportunities
• Participate in meetings related to investments and due diligence
3. Business Development and Marketing
• Support Venture Lab’s external positioning and drive industry recognition, including development and circulation of marketing collateral, newsletter updates, blogs, tweets, etc.
• Provide support for event planning including content creation, venue selection and coordination, fundraising and attendee management
• Create material for industry presentations and reports
4. Knowledge Building and General Administration
• Perform market deep dives to update the team and influence investment theses
• Coordinate across team to facilitate fluid operations

Position Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, International Business Communications, or related fields
• Master's degree
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills; exceptional ability to prioritize workload, track assignments and provide support to colleagues
• Strict attention to detail
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
• Keen understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for entrepreneurship and market-based solutions to poverty

Preferred:

• 1-2 years’ work experience
• Experience working or living in emerging markets
• Experience working with remote/global teams
• Previous operational support experience from past jobs 
• Knowledge of financial inclusion and/or impact investing industry a plus
• Experience with digital marketing and social media

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required (less than 5%)

Accion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Accion seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. Accion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.