American Student Assistance (ASA) is a national nonprofit that ischanging the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futuresthrough access to career-readiness information and experiences. ASAfulfills its mission through free digital-first direct experiences,philanthropy, advocacy, thought leadership, groundbreaking research, andimpact investing. We believe that exploring career possibilities asearly as middle school, and providing access to education-to-careerpathways aligned with one's passions and goals, will result in greaterconfidence and long-term success for all students. We are looking for amotivated and analytical Impact Investment Fellow to support our growinginvestment team. This role will be based in our Boston, MA office andwork a hybrid schedule (2 days in office per week). If you're a recentgrad looking for a full-time fellowship opportunity, apply now WhatYou'll Do: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communicationskills, analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, leadershipskills, and technical savvy. Source, screen, and conduct due diligenceon venture capital investment opportunities. Perform financial analysisand build financial models to assess potential investments, includinganalyzing scenarios with different capital structures and operatingperformance of prospective transactions. Develop written memos andpresentation materials summarizing investment perspectives for theinvestment committee. Conduct industry research to develop and testinvestment theses. Assist with portfolio monitoring and impactperformance measurement. Learn to use Affinity CRM and manage deal flowwithin the platform. Support the overall investment process from initiallead identification through execution and monitoring. What You'll Gain:Significant at-bat deal experience across multiple stages of theinvestment process. Exposure to a wide variety of fund and directinvestment opportunities. Hands-on experience in financial analysis, duediligence, and portfolio management. Opportunity to build a professionalnetwork through interactions with leading industry professionals.Experience using industry-standard tools such as Affinity CRM. Insightinto impact investing strategies and the intersection of education,workforce development, and capital markets. Previous interns have goneon to full-time investment positions at leading banks, investment firms,and impact-focused organizations. About You: An interest in andcommitment to pursuing a career in Private Equity/Impact Investing.Recent graduate from a top-tier academic program. Advanced proficiencyin Microsoft Office suite. Top-quality oral and written communicationskills with an ability to synthesize large amounts of data andinformation in a clear and concise manner. Ability to thrive in ateam-oriented environment while also working autonomously. Keenattention to detail. Intellectual curiosity and excellent research andcritical thinking skills. Highly proactive
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Impact Investment Fellowship