Job Description

About Accion:Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build more than 235 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching more than 350 million people. More at .About Accion Advisory:We are a diverse and close-knit global team with one common social purpose: building a financially inclusive world for small businesses and low-income households. We are passionate about what we do \xe2\x80\x94 working with a wide range of financial service providers and other partners across the world to build sustainable businesses that open opportunity for those that have been underserved by the financial system for too long. We enjoy solving problems, being exposed to new ideas, sharing information, and asking, \xe2\x80\x9cwhat if?\xe2\x80\x9dPosition SummaryAs part of a global and multi-functional team, the Analyst for Accion Advisory is responsible for supporting various advisory projects. These projects aim to drive growth and digital transformation of financial service providers (FSPs) that cater to low-income, unbanked, and underbanked populations. The Analyst works closely with senior advisors to fulfill project commitments, improve business practices, and share knowledge. The ideal candidate must possess strong project management skills, be comfortable working across regions and functions, and demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Position Responsibilities

• Assist senior advisors in coordinating fieldwork for assignments by contributing to the development of project plans, fieldwork task schedules, scheduling and preparing for workshops and interviews, gathering documentation, and liaising with client staff.
• Participate in advisory engagements with FSPs designed to identify and define issues, review and analyze evidence, and document business processes. Prepare work papers to support the results of engagements.
• Assist in interviews with clients (end customers) to understand client business conditions, risks, and controls (including preparation of interview notes).
• Conduct market scans and analyze key trends (regulation, technological changes, competition, etc.) to identify market opportunities or risks/threats. Compile findings in country dossiers and presentations.
• Assist in coordinating and communicating the results of advisory projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.
• Participate in the drafting of reports and presenting drafts to the senior advisor for review and approval.
• Draft, manage, and update project plans and support Project Managers/transformation managers in other project management-related activities.
• Adapt to running 1:1 or group meetings with clients to provide project or research-related updates.

• A passion for international development, typically evidenced by a strong interest and prior exposure to global issues such as economic development, agriculture, climate, and keenness towards technology-enabled business models.
• Experience of 6+ years in a reputed consulting organization, fintech, or financial services provider.
• Have an innovative mindset and fresh perspective on the design and development of new and existing business models to support clients in achieving breakthrough results.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills with a positive, can-do attitude and an approach of \xe2\x80\x9cno job is too small or big\xe2\x80\x9d.
• Ability to structure and scope complex problems and apply various analytical tools to develop solutions.
• Ability to study and quickly understand business processes, team dynamics, and customer needs.
• Team player and ability to work in semi/unstructured environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Willingness to learn the developments in the fintech and financial inclusion domain
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (30-40%)
• Excellent project and people skills, especially in multi-cultural environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in English. Spanish and/or French a bonus.
• Ability to create visually appealing presentations.
• Demonstrated fluency in financial modelling tools such as Excel
• MBA or equivalent from a top-tier institution with some background in or inclination towards IT/financial services/social sector.

• Effective stakeholder engagement: Dealing with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Critical thinking: Understanding and analyzing problems and finding solutions.
• Problem-solving: The ability to think creatively and work collaboratively with teams to solve business challenges.
• Good listener and communicator: Requirement gathering is a key part of the role, so the ability to ask the right questions and correctly understand the information received is essential.
• Documentation and writing skills: Analyst prepares documents and presentations for clients and internal discussions.
• Confident presenter: The ability to present findings and recommendations to senior leaders and to manage stakeholder meetings.
• Interested in our mission and working globally.
• Willingness to embody our values of excellence, respect and passion for social change.
• Excellence: Accion staff should always put forth their best effort in all activities, strive for high quality of collective and individual performance; and demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times while in the workplace and while working on behalf of the organization.
• Respect: Accion staff should value one another\xe2\x80\x99s roles and responsibilities as much as their own, be encouraging, and value the diverse and unique perspectives of colleagues. They should honor obligations and commitments to each other and to external partners.
• Passion for Social Change: Accion staff should be committed to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, value the greater good of the organization over personal gain, and promote a productive workplace by acknowledging the accomplishments of others.

Accion International