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Catalyst Fund Talent Program opens 12 Internship Positions

Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Talent Program announces new intake, with 12 internship openings at fintech startups across Africa. Positions are available at Lami, Indicina, Koa, Power, and Kandua in sales, data analysis, customer service, project management, engineering, and more

by Dare Afolabi
2021/03/30
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The Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Program, managed by BFA Global, today announced open applications for its latest internship intake, through its Inclusive Fintech Talent Program, in collaboration with the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) at the Cambridge University Judge Business School.

Through the Talent Program, Catalyst Fund and CCAF identify skills gaps within Catalyst Fund portfolio companies that can be filled by ambitious junior talent.

Successful applicants will join fast-growing fintech startups, where they can build their professional skills and network, while forging a pathway toward a potential career in fintech.

Rina Joseph, a 2020 PR Intern at Pesakit in Kenya, said:

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“This is an extremely beneficial internship, and it can be remarkably valuable for your career.

You will be working for some amazing companies that are helping people in a very tangible way, and an additional bonus is that you will be a part of a talented cohort of like-minded professionals who will be a part of your network forever,

I am grateful to have received this opportunity through Catalyst Fund. I had never worked in the fintech space before, and now I’m certain that this is the foundation I want to build my career upon.”

Members of Catalyst Fund’s latest cohort – including Lami, Indicina, Koa, Power, and Kandua – have openings across a range of verticals, such as sales, data analysis, customer service, project management, engineering, and more.

Successful candidates will join a global network of over 35 interns who have worked with Catalyst Fund’s portfolio companies across 14 emerging markets.

Over 50% of interns who have completed the program have received full-time employment offers at their startup.

Benefits of participation:

  • A 3-6 month paid internship with an impact-oriented fintech startup in emerging markets, which could transition into a full-time role
  • Exposure to fast-growing fintech markets and the broader fintech ecosystem through training with Catalyst Fund and CCAF experts, along with tailored professional development opportunities
  • An opportunity to cross-learn from a global community of interns who are all passionate about building innovative technology for the underserved

Abby Butkus, Program Manager for Catalyst Fund and Program Lead for the Inclusive Fintech Talent Program also said:

“The ability to work closely with incredible entrepreneurs who are building highly impactful and inclusive products is a transformational opportunity for our interns

“We’ve iterated on the program over the last few years to ensure we are providing critical support to startups as they onboard and manage junior talent.

We continually refine the way we provide mentorship, training, and community to the interns to set them up for growth and success.

After working with their first intern through the program, over 70% of startups have requested another or launched their own internship programs.”

To fuel its pipeline of high potential candidates for the Talent Program, Catalyst Fund and CCAF are forging partnerships with universities and training programs across emerging markets who wish to expose their students to opportunities within fintech companies that are building impactful solutions for underserved communities.

How to apply

Interested young professionals can apply via Catalyst Fund’s website, and universities interested in partnering with the program can contact the team at catalyst[at]bfaglobal.com.

The deadline for applications is Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 12 am EAT.


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