Business Development & Research Intern - Nairobi based

Company Description

Bankers without Boundaries (BwB), an innovator in global finance, is an investment banking, asset management and advisory firm focused on delivering value to our clients that benefit the environment and society. Founded in 2013, BwB is powered by former investment bankers and is a not for profit, with operations in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. BwB serves the financial needs of governments, institutional clients, corporates, high net worth individuals, cities, and foundations worldwide in meeting the most pressing social and environmental challenges.

Job Description

This is an internship of up to 6 months, expected to start late September 2026. Candidates must be based in Nairobi and have access to a home office setup that supports full-time remote work.

We are seeking a Business Development & Research Intern to join our growing bid response and business development team. Working closely with BwB's senior leaders and business development specialists, you will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of our BD strategy, helping identify and advance new partnership and funding opportunities. This is a dynamic role spanning bid research, client engagement support, proposal development, and market analysis. 

Responsibilities

• Design and scope new sustainable finance proposals and bid responses across clean energy, sustainable transport, debt instruments, nature-based solutions, and climate-aligned public finance 
• Research funding opportunities, donor priorities, and institutional landscapes — including government procurement, development finance institutions, and climate finance mechanisms 
• Produce high-quality research memoranda and analytical briefs on funder priorities, sector trends, and partnership opportunities for senior leaders 
• Develop and refine proposal narratives, theories of change, and strategic frameworks for bidding processes 
• Create presentations and supporting materials for partnership discussions and client engagement 
• Manage BD pipelines and track business development activity across geographies and funding windows 
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines 

Skills required

• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Passion for sustainable development and on the role that finance can play
• Highly motivated with a desire to learn and develop professional competencies
• Able to work independently ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and satisfy deadlines set
• Proficient when it comes to managing timelines
• Team player willing to adapt to new challenges in a fast entrepreneurial environment
• Desirable skills include research and presentation building. Experience or demonstrated capability in any of these areas would be viewed positively
• Proficiency in English is required, mastery of a second language is highly desirable

Qualifications

• A recent graduate, ideally with a background in Sustainable Finance, Climate Change, or International Development.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Additional Information

Application Deadline: 18 September 2026