Bankers without Boundaries
Business Development & Research Intern - Nairobi based
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
Kenya only
Employer listed it 9 days ago · Found 2h ago
First listed 9 days ago and still open.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Kenya only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Contract
Experience
Entry
Category
Sales
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $65k–$95k a year, a typical range taken from 58 entry-level sales roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in Kenya. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya, Nairobi, Nairobi County, ke, Remote"
- Job description states: "based in Nairobi"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
Bankers without Boundaries (BwB), an innovator in global finance, is an investment banking, asset management and advisory firm focused on delivering value to our clients that benefit the environment and society. Founded in 2013, BwB is powered by former investment bankers and is a not for profit, with operations in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. BwB serves the financial needs of governments, institutional clients, corporates, high net worth individuals, cities, and foundations worldwide in meeting the most pressing social and environmental challenges.
This is an internship of up to 6 months, expected to start late September 2026. Candidates must be  based in Nairobi  and have access to a home office setup that supports full-time remote work.
We are seeking a Business Development & Research Intern to join our growing bid response and business development team. Working closely with BwB's senior leaders and business development specialists, you will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of our BD strategy, helping identify and advance new partnership and funding opportunities. This is a dynamic role spanning bid research, client engagement support, proposal development, and market analysis. 
Responsibilities
Design and scope new sustainable finance proposals and bid responses across clean energy, sustainable transport, debt instruments, nature-based solutions, and climate-aligned public finance 
Research funding opportunities, donor priorities, and institutional landscapes — including government procurement, development finance institutions, and climate finance mechanisms 
Produce high-quality research memoranda and analytical briefs on funder priorities, sector trends, and partnership opportunities for senior leaders 
Develop and refine proposal narratives, theories of change, and strategic frameworks for bidding processes 
Create presentations and supporting materials for partnership discussions and client engagement 
Manage BD pipelines and track business development activity across geographies and funding windows 
Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines 
Skills required
Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
Passion for sustainable development and on the role that finance can play
Highly motivated with a desire to learn and develop professional competencies
Able to work independently ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and satisfy deadlines set
Proficient when it comes to managing timelines
Team player willing to adapt to new challenges in a fast entrepreneurial environment
Desirable skills include research and presentation building. Experience or demonstrated capability in any of these areas would be viewed positively
Proficiency in English is required, mastery of a second language is highly desirable
A recent graduate , ideally with a background in Sustainable Finance, Climate Change, or International Development.
Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Application Deadline: 18 September 2026 
Requirements
- ·Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
- ·Passion for sustainable development and on the role that finance can play
- ·Highly motivated with a desire to learn and develop professional competencies
- ·Able to work independently ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and satisfy deadlines set
- ·Proficient when it comes to managing timelines
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Bankers without Boundaries, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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