Intern Investment Risk Unit
This internship is perfect for someone who is curious, analytical, and eager to grow their technical skills while working on impactful, hands‑on projects.
About the job
We are currently seeking a highly motivated intern (32–40 hours) to join the Investment Risk Unit (IRU). As part of the first line of defence, IRU works closely with Investment teams worldwide to ensure well‑structured, balanced, and responsible investment decisions. The unit also leads partner‑risk monitoring activities and continuously enhances the tools, methodologies, and processes that support sound and consistent investment‑risk practices.
The starting date will be March/April 2026 for a period of 6 months.
Main responsibilities
Provide support in the management of our risk tools including the credit risk rating model (i.e. generation of ratings and process documentation).
Support the IRU team in the design and creation of new monitoring reports in Power Bi.
Support with any other tasks related to initiatives developed within the Unit to improve processes & risk tools.
Qualifications
Student enrolled in a bachelor or master’s degree program in the Netherlands in the field of finance, economics, business administration or similar.
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power Query, and PowerBi is a must.
Excellent command of MS Office.
Strong interest in credit risk management, impact investing and/or development finance.
Strong attention to detail, good time management and self-organization skills.
Highly self-motivated and comfortable working partially in a remote environment.
Benefits
A unique experience working in a dynamic and multi-skilled team, in an English-speaking, international environment, serving varied stakeholders across the globe.
Gain insight into working for a financial institution with a strong social mission and a modern and flexible working environment.
You will receive an internship allowance amounting to €500 gross per month for Master students and €400 gross per month for Bachelor’s students, on the basis of 40 hours per week. In case the number of hours is less, the allowance will be calculated pro rata.
In case you do not have a public transport (OV) subscription, Oikocredit will reimburse travel expenses on the base of second class public transport.
How to apply
Please submit your application in English, including your CV and a letter of motivation.
Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds.
- Department
- Impact Investment
- Locations
- Central Office Amersfoort
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Oikocredit International
Oikocredit is a social impact investor and worldwide cooperative with almost five decades of experience in leading positive change through investments in financial inclusion, agriculture and renewable energy. To achieve a greater social impact, Oikocredit’s new strategy has a clear community-focused approach. Whether it’s working with our partners to meet the needs of low-income people or bringing together our members and investors, a community-focused approach will benefit all areas of our work.
Oikocredit is guided by the principle of empowering low-income people to improve their quality of life, Oikocredit supports partner organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America with loans, equity investments and capacity building.
Oikocredit is financed by individuals and institutions who want to be part of a global movement for social change. Our investments prioritise social impact while safeguarding the environment and generating fair financial returns.
We’re a global organisation with local presence, able to respond to our partners’ needs and strengthen them by offering more than financing. Oikocredit has more than 300 members of staff in around 20 countries with over 30 nationalities.