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 Advisory:

The Accion Advisory team combines decades of on-the-ground experience with insights into new technologies to help our partners become more sustainable and scalable. We work with a variety of organizations focused on serving the financial needs of low-income people and businesses in emerging markets. With a presence in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, our team provides strategic and operational support to strengthen our partners and maximize their impact on underserved customers.

Our team is comprised of Regional Program Managers (RPMs) and their teams who are responsible for driving new business, bringing local context and hands on experience to meet customer needs; and Practice Area Leads who are technical area experts responsible for building the Advisory team’s expertise in core areas, driving execution excellence, and capturing synergies across technical practice areas and regions. The Practice Area Leads seek to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of our engagements and to develop reusable tools and collateral for specific areas of expertise that Accion Advisory brings to all of our clients.

About our IMPACT Career Acceleration Program

This 2-year program offers aspiring leaders the opportunity to develop knowledge and deepen their understanding of inclusive finance. The IMPACT program is a way to grow a career in consulting services and a unique opportunity for curious and innovative individuals who have a passion for social change to make an IMPACT: 

Imagine the possibilities for inclusive finance in a digital world. 

Make a tangible difference both local and global. 

Plug into different practice areas and get hands-on experience. 

Access targeted trainings and webinars to your focus area. 

Create viable solutions with a team of experts. 

Test ideas and share learnings.  

Position Responsibilities

This Analyst position will support three components: Project Assignments, Proposals & Business Development, and Internal Business Practices. During the first year of the IMPACT program, the Analyst will have the opportunity to gain exposure and experience in different technical (capability) areas. The Analyst will have the opportunity to obtain hands-on project experience that will include a learning agenda tailored for that individual. The general responsibilities are as follows: 

Project Assignments: 

• Participate in project assignments designed to identify and define issues, review, and analyze evidence, and document business processes. Prepare working papers to support results of engagements. 
• Contribute to the development of project plans including but not limited to the following: supporting the development of fieldwork task schedules, scheduling and preparing for workshops and interviews, gathering documentation, and liaising with client staff. 
• Learn more about client business conditions by supporting interviews with client management to gain an understanding of client business conditions. 
• Conduct market scans and analyze key trends (regulation, technological changes, competition, etc.) to identify market opportunities or risks and threats. Compile findings in country dossiers and presentations. 
• Provide support to the team in the coordination and communication of the results of consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management. 
• Participate in the drafting of reports and the presentation of the reports to senior advisor(s) for review. 
• Other related projects and learning opportunities as assigned. 

 Proposals & Business Development: 

• Learn about and support end to end the proposal development and submission process.  
• Engage in networking events related to Advisory service offerings. 

 Internal Business Practices: 

• Support internal innovation through active engagement in the identification and recommendation of innovative solutions to improve internal work processes. 
• Other work duties as assigned. 

Position Qualifications

• Passion for the social sector and keenness toward technology-enabled business models. 
• Experience of 3+ years in a reputed consulting organization or fintech or financial services provider. 
• Bachelor's degree in business, financial services, social impact or related field. MBA or related (completed or in progress) or equivalent experience is highly preferred.  
• Ability to conduct financial statement analysis, unit economics analysis, and/or cash flow analysis.
• Experience developing a business case from a financial perspective; forecasting expertise a plus.
• Innovative mind-set and fresh perspective to the design and development of new and existing business models to support clients in achieving break-through results. 
• Ability to study and quickly understand business processes, team dynamics and customer needs. 
• Ability to structure and scope complex problems and apply a range of analytical tools to develop solutions.  
• Curious mindset & demonstrated initiative to learn the developments in fintech and financial inclusion domain, an entrepreneurial spirit. 
• Excellent people skills, experience with multi-cultural environments is preferred. 
• Proven multi-tasking skills with a positive, can-do attitude and an approach of “every job is important.” 
• Team player who enjoys working in a semi/un-structured environment. 
• Proven project management skills 
• Demonstrated fluency in financial modelling tools such as Excel. 
• Ability to create visually appealing presentations. 
• Willingness to travel (30-40%). 
• Interested in our mission and working globally.
• Willingness to embody our values of excellence, respect and passion for social change.
  • Excellence: Accion staff should always put forth their best effort in all activities, strive for high quality of collective and individual performance; and demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times while in the workplace and while working on behalf of the organization.
  • Respect: Accion staff should value one another’s roles and responsibilities as much as their own, be encouraging, and value the diverse and unique perspectives of colleagues. They should honor obligations and commitments to each other and to external partners.
  • Passion for Social Change: Accion staff should be committed to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, value the greater good of the organization over personal gain, and promote a productive workplace by acknowledging the accomplishments of others. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish. 

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.