Corporate Finance Intern

The internship provides a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to the development of groundbreaking innovations that drive positive social and environmental change.

About EthicalFin

EthicalFin is an independent impact investment advisory firm dedicated to promoting sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social impact. We specialise in the clean tech, agri/food tech, and med tech sectors, with a strong focus on biomimicry and circular economy solutions. Our mission is to help companies realise their vision, define sustainable growth strategies, and secure capital by connecting them with aligned investors. Additionally, we support authentic impact investment funds with strategic advice and capital introductions.

Regulated by the FCA, our headquarters are based in London Victoria, though our team has embraced remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Services

At EthicalFin, we provide a range of services, including:

• Reviewing clients' high-level vision, purpose, values, and strategy.
• Conducting detailed due diligence on financial models to ensure assumptions are sound, credible, and aligned with sustainable goals.
• Assessing go-to-market strategies, defining unique selling propositions, market positioning, user personas, and sales drivers.
• Preparing company valuations and competitive analyses.
• Managing fundraising efforts and processes.
• Structuring capital raises and coordinating investor outreach.

About the Internship

This internship is ideal for recent business graduates or MBA students with a background in accounting, corporate finance, financial modelling, strategy consulting, venture capital, or investment analysis. We seek candidates who share our values and can support EthicalFin through:

• Assisting in developing an investor database
• Creating business plans for early-stage companies, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow projections.
• Conducting research on industries, competitors, financial data, and potential investors.
• Assisting in capital raising transactions, such as capital increases, bank loans, private debt, and project financing.
• Collaborating on deal execution as part of a team.
• Preparing marketing pitches and generating innovative ideas.
• Updating EthicalFin's presentations and client pitches.

Learning Opportunities

As an intern, you will:

• Work alongside highly experienced professionals and EthicalFin's founders.
• Engage with purpose-driven entrepreneurs and CEOs tackling critical societal and environmental challenges.
• Gain insight into the social innovation and impact finance sectors.
• Discover cutting-edge solutions to pressing global issues.
• Learn valuation methodologies and impact investing frameworks.
• Develop project management, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Acquire hands-on experience in corporate finance and fundraising assignments.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

This entry-level role requires no prior work experience, making it perfect for master's degree graduates in business or economics and MBA students. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Honesty, integrity, and strong work ethics.
• Motivation, results-driven mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Self-initiative and effective workload management.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with team collaboration tools (e.g., Dropbox, G-Suit, Zoom etc).
• Familiarity with LLMs.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Internship Details

• Duration: 3 months (flexible, approximately 25 hours/week).
• Working Model: Remote.
• Start Date: As soon as possible.

A discretionary payment may be provided at the end of the internship, based on your commitment and contributions.

We look forward to welcoming motivated individuals eager to make a difference through impact-driven innovations