Bankers without Boundaries
Sustainable Finance Intern - Nairobi based
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
Kenya only
Employer listed it 6 days ago · Found 2h ago
First listed 6 days ago and still open.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Kenya only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Contract
Experience
Entry
Category
Finance
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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: "Candidates must be based in Nairobi and have access to a h"
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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 in early October 2026. Candidates must be based in Nairobi and have access to a home office setup that supports full-time remote work.
Responsibilities
Develop financial models for climate mitigation and adaptation investments, conduct due diligence on climate-aligned transactions, and support the structuring of green and blue finance solutions
Write detailed, high-level reports on climate-critical sustainable finance topics including renewable energy transition, climate-aligned debt instruments, low-carbon and climate-resilient transport, nature-based solutions and biodiversity finance, climate-smart agriculture, water security, and climate adaptation in the built environment
Research and analyse climate impacts, risks, and finance solutions across energy transition, climate-smart agriculture, water and food security, resilient infrastructure, and ecosystem restoration sectors, with emphasis on investment relevance and financial implications
Prepare presentations, technical documents, and financial briefing materials in support of BwB's climate finance advisory engagements
Conduct high-level research on climate data, climate risk metrics, climate impact measurement frameworks, and market opportunities relevant to investment projects
Organise and support climate finance events, manage climate-focused projects, and engage key stakeholders across the climate finance and development ecosystem
Contribute to multiple climate and nature-positive projects, ensuring climate-related deliverables are completed accurately and on deadline
Support the design and execution of climate resilience, net-zero transition, and nature-positive investment solutions
Skills required
Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modelling fundamentals, and comfort with quantitative analysis—you should be able to build and interpret financial models
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex climate and finance concepts to diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated understanding of how climate risk and opportunity drive investment decisions and finance structuring
Highly motivated with a strong desire to develop expertise in climate finance, green investment structuring, and climate impact measurement
Strong report writing skills, particularly on technical climate and finance topics, and excellent project timeline management
Able to work independently, ensuring climate-related deliverables are completed accurately and to deadline
Collaborative team player ready to adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on climate solutions
Desirable skills include: climate risk assessment, climate scenario modelling, climate impact quantification, presentation design, and experience building financial models for green and climate investments
Fluency in English is required; fluency in a second language is highly desirable
A recent graduate with a background in Finance, Economics, Sustainable Finance, or related field, with demonstrated interest and capability in climate finance or climate solutions
Evidence of building climate expertise through coursework, projects, research, or professional experience—we're looking for finance-trained candidates who have developed climate knowledge, rather than climate specialists pivoting to finance
Demonstrated understanding of climate science, climate risks, or climate finance solutions and their relevance to investment decisions
Requirements
- ·Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modelling fundamentals, and comfort with quantitative analysis—you should be able to build and interpret financial models
- ·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex climate and finance concepts to diverse stakeholders
- ·Demonstrated understanding of how climate risk and opportunity drive investment decisions and finance structuring
- ·Highly motivated with a strong desire to develop expertise in climate finance, green investment structuring, and climate impact measurement
- ·Strong report writing skills, particularly on technical climate and finance topics, and excellent project timeline management
Benefits
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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.
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