Do you want to make a difference and contribute to creating a better world? Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge, while putting your ideals to work? Join us, we are a frontrunner in ethical banking and global impact investing, and we need people like you to make change happen.
We believe that money can change the world for the better. In fact, our organisation was founded on this belief. Our mission is to create a society that protects and promotes the quality of life of all its members with human dignity at its core.
Triodos Bank is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Intern (24-40 hours/week). We would like to offer this position for a period of 4-6 months, starting July, August or September 1st. The intern will gain the rather unique opportunity to help develop the positioning of a true impact-driven frontrunner in the financial sector on an emerging topic.
Profile
How you will make a difference
You will help us to develop Triodos Bank’s positioning on water-related topics, including water quality, water scarcity, flood risks and Nature-based Solutions for water. In terms of daily activities, this include desk research activities and interviewing relevant internal and external stakeholders.
For example, this will include the following tasks:
- Analysing the challenges and opportunities to the financial sector brought by the European Union’s Water Framework Directive (WFD).
- Integrating important insights from reports on water like from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water.
- Reviewing our policies on water scarcity and quality.
- Evaluating opportunities on financing water-related Nature-based Solutions by scouting for examples.
This is all in line with Triodos Bank’s ambition to become a leader in financing Nature-based Solutions and make a positive impact on climate mitigation and biodiversity.
What you will bring
Your unique potential and your values matter for us most. We look for people who are self-aware and who think in a holistic way, always conscious about their impact on society, environment, and the economy.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be a registered student (HBO or WO) currently studying water-related studies or have a background in water management, environmental policy, hydrology or climate adaptation. We are primarily looking for candidates enrolled in a Master’s program.
- Have a keen interest in sustainability transitions and the role of the financial sector in accelerating transitions and making positive impact.
- Be both a team-player and be able to work independently on desk research projects.
- Be very well organised and able to manage your time in an efficient way.
- Have strongly developed communication skills and be open to people.
- Be an independent thinker.
Furthermore, it is expected that you will have:
- A good command of English, especially in writing. Please attach an example of a written research document, article or school assignment in English to your application.
If necessary, the internship assignment can be combined with writing a thesis.
Your future colleagues
The Impact & Economics team currently consists of 13 people, working on sustainability research, macroeconomic research, impact management and advocacy.
