Intern - Investment Team (6 Months)

About the role

BlueOrchard, an impact investment manager within Schroders, is looking for an intern to join its Regional Investment Team in Singapore. Reporting to the Head of Origination, Asia, the intern supports the Investment Officers in managing clients and loan portfolios, building relationships with MFIs and developing new business, while providing administrative and logistical support. The internship lasts 6 months and starts on 1 December 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Assist Investment Officers in communicating with financial institutions, offices worldwide and third parties
• Collect, sort, analyse and file financial institutions' documentation, including operational, financial and social information
• Support preparation of client updates for various committees
• Help prepare loan documentation, negotiate and close deals, handle disbursements and follow up on transactions
• Monitor FI clients and assist in monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual reviews, including credit risk assessments
• Research microfinance markets and country risks, and produce reports on macroeconomic, political, legal, regulatory and market risks
• Maintain internal reporting tools and support reporting tasks
• Cultivate long-term relationships with key decision-makers in client accounts and propose suitable solutions to client needs

Required profile

• Final year of undergraduate studies or graduate student in finance, business administration, economics or a related field
• Interest in impact investing, double bottom line returns and microfinance in emerging and developing markets
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Singaporean or Permanent Resident only
• Team player who can work in a multinational, multicultural environment and meets deadlines

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisation and multitasking abilities

Applications must be submitted online in English via the company's careers page, with CV and cover letter; only applications received through the online system will be considered.