Intern - Development Finance Investment Team

The Development Finance team focuses on investing in opportunities that generate both financial returns and positive impact. Working across private credit, blended finance, and emerging markets, the team evaluates investment opportunities, conducts due diligence, supports fundraising initiatives, and collaborates with a wide range of internal stakeholders throughout the investment process.

As an Intern, you will gain exposure to investment analysis, transaction execution, market research, and impact investing while working alongside experienced investment professionals.

What you do

• Support the screening of new investment opportunities, including structuring, preliminary impact, risk and pricing analysis, and drafting screening memoranda with support from team members
• Support the initial screening of opportunities, including presentation preparation and the drafting of screening papers for Investment Committee (IC) review
• Undertake financial modelling and transaction due diligence as part of a deal team
• Review and analyse financial, legal, commercial, ESG, impact and technical reports
• Source and analyse independent market and industry research
• Prepare investment proposals and support presentations to the Investment Committee
• Collaborate with internal teams including Operations, Compliance, Risk, Legal and Asset Management throughout the investment process
• Maintain the master database and deal pipeline to track sourcing opportunities
• Monitor key developments across impact private credit investing, blended finance and emerging markets
• Support the preparation of marketing materials for ongoing fundraising activities across strategies
• Prepare materials that educate internal and external stakeholders on key market and industry developments.

What you bring

• Preferably, but not exclusively, studying or recently completed a degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Science, Maths or a related discipline
• Expected to achieve or have achieved a 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)
• Achieved a minimum of 128 UCAS points (or equivalent qualification standards)
• Previous internship or work experience in Development Finance, Private Equity, Private Credit, M&A, Structured Finance, Leveraged Finance, Debt Advisory, Transaction Services or Strategy Consulting
• Knowledge of financial modelling
• Understanding of financial statement analysis and valuation methodologies
• Strong competency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Curious and motivated to conduct detailed independent research across industries and sectors
• Demonstrates integrity and a strong commitment to ethical decision-making
• Passionate about sustainability and investing for positive impact
• Ability to use Microsoft Copilot, with a strong commitment to ethical and responsible AI practices.

What we offer

• Balanced work environment: A dynamic office culture that supports flexibility and collaboration
• Mental health and wellbeing programs (EGYM Wellpass)
• Mobility solutions (Subvention Jobticket, Deutschlandticket etc.)
• Canteen subsidy
• Corporate benefits

How to Apply

Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application.

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Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.