Your Role at Ananda
Are you passionate about finance, venture capital and the opportunities Artificial Intelligence brings to modern business operations?
At Ananda Impact Ventures, we are looking for a motivated and analytical Finance & Operations Intern to support our Finance Team in its daily activities while helping us improve and modernize our processes through AI, automation and data analytics.
Working directly with our Head of Finance, you will gain hands-on experience in venture capital fund operations, portfolio controlling and impact investing. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to challenge existing workflows, explore new technologies and implement practical improvements.
What You'll Be Doing
Finance & Fund Operations
Support day-to-day finance and fund management activities, including financial reporting, capital calls, distributions and financial analysis.
Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, financial data preparation and communication with external service providers.
Support the preparation of financial materials for investors, board meetings and internal decision-making, leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and quality.
Analyze and optimize existing financial reporting and operational workflows through automation and digital solutions.
Portfolio Controlling & Financial Data
Support the collection, validation and analysis of financial data from our portfolio companies.
Help develop automated data collection processes, portfolio monitoring tools and KPI dashboards.
Leverage AI and data analytics to improve reporting quality, identify inconsistencies and generate meaningful insights into portfolio performance.
Impact Measurement & ESG
Support the collection, consolidation and analysis of impact and ESG data across our portfolio. Assist with impact reporting, ESG assessments and SFDR-related reporting requirements.
Explore and implement AI-supported solutions to streamline data collection, improve data quality and facilitate impact and ESG reporting.
What You Bring
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Business Informatics or a related field.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a good understanding of financial concepts and proficiency in Excel.
A strong interest in AI, digital tools and process optimization, ideally with practical experience applying them to real-world tasks.
An interest in venture capital, portfolio management and impact investing.
A proactive, structured and hands-on mindset, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Fluent communication skills in English and German.
Most importantly, you enjoy working with financial data and are curious about how technology and AI can make financial processes smarter, more efficient and more insightful.
Duration: The internship should last at least 6 months full-time and will take place in Munich.
Why Join Ananda?
Hands-on Finance Experience: Gain practical insights into venture capital fund operations, financial reporting, portfolio controlling and impact measurement.
Shape the Future of Finance: Contribute your ideas and help implement AI-driven improvements to real business processes.
Real Responsibility: Take ownership of meaningful tasks and projects from day one.
Direct Collaboration: Work closely with our Head of Finance and Investment Team in an entrepreneurial environment.
Meaningful Impact: Be part of a leading European impact investor supporting innovative solutions to major societal and environmental challenges.
Ananda Impact Ventures (https://ananda.vc) is a leading impact venture capital firm backing early-stage, tech-driven startups across Europe that tackle some of the world’s most urgent social and environmental challenges. With €270M under management across five funds, Ananda supports visionary founders building scalable solutions in areas such as climate, healthcare, biodiversity, and social inclusion. Founded in 2009, Ananda invests where impact meets ambition, backed by top-tier institutional and private investors. For more about Ananda Impact Ventures, visit www.ananda.vc.
Ananda Impact Ventures is providing a family and life-friendly working environment including flexible working hours. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Therefore we also encourage non-traditional candidates to apply.