Intern - Fundraising, Investor Relations & Business Development (6 months)

About the job

responsAbility is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private markets investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 30 June 2026, responsAbility manages USD 6 billion in assets invested in around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale.

Founded in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 18.2 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, responsAbility has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.

responsAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment is to provide you with the best possible recruitment experience along with a neutral assessment of your CV and application. Your skill set, education and experience are what we focus on. We therefore kindly ask you to support us on this matter by refraining from putting any personal details (such as picture, gender, marital status etc.) on your CV or motivation letter.

Intern - Fundraising, Investor Relations & Business Development (6 months)

We are looking for a motivated professional who is eager to gain hands-on experience in Fundraising, Investor Relations & Business and deepen their knowledge of investments in emerging markets. You should have completed a relevant degree and bring some initial practical experience to build on.

Your Main Tasks

• Support fundraising initiatives across different investment strategies and throughout the full fundraising cycle
• Research and identify prospective investors across asset classes, strategies and geographies
• Support with investor outreach, pipeline management and CRM maintenance
• Assist with DDQs, RFPs and other investor due diligence requests
• Prepare investor presentations, fundraising materials and management reports
• Coordinate investor meetings, follow-ups and collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Support key projects to improve fundraising processes and explore AI-driven solutions across the investor journey
• Collaborate closely with Investor Relations, Investments, Product Management, Executive Management and the CEO

Your Experience and Skills

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong interest in private markets, fundraising, investor relations and impact investing
• Initial practical experience in a relevant field is an advantage
• Excellent analytical, research and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel
• Interest in technology and AI applications
• Excellent English skills; additional languages are a plus
• Highly motivated, proactive and eager to learn
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Curious, resourceful and solutions-oriented