Experienced Summer Intern - Development Impact, Analytics & Insights (MBA, MSc or equivalent)

About BII

British International Investment is the UK’s development finance institution, owned by the UK Government. With a mission to solve the biggest global development challenges, we aim to create a virtuous circle of investment and impact. Your contribution will be essential. 

It won’t be easy: we do the hardest work in the most complex markets. Be prepared to test your skills, get creative and say your piece as you take on high-profile work as part of a diverse team of exceptionally smart, passionate people. 

In return, you can take your career to all-new places in a culture that rewards curiosity and collaboration, and balances high performance with wellbeing.

BII at a glance

75 years supporting sustainable business growth in developing and emerging markets

£8.1 billion in net assets

1,400+ businesses invested in

950,000 workers in the businesses we support

£9 billion in new investments planned in the next 5 years

600+ people in our diverse global team

3 key development objectives: Productive | Sustainable | Inclusive

Team and role overview

The Analytics & Insight team at BII is at the heart of our organisation’s data-driven strategy, shaping the way we track, report, and enhance our impact. Our team sits within the Impact Group and reports to the Chief Impact Officer. We partner with colleagues across the business to collect, manage, and analyse data, ensuring that decisions are underpinned by robust, actionable insights.

We also work on improving our own processes and systems to manage and process impact data, leveraging technology to generate better insights and creating efficiencies for our clients and for ourselves. In addition, we provide assurance support by conducting internal checks on our impact results and collaborating with external assurers to verify their accuracy. This ensures that BII’s impact reporting remains credible and aligned with our high standards.

Our team thrives in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment that values curiosity, innovation, and professional growth. We are passionate about making a tangible difference globally and are driven by a shared commitment to BII’s development goals.

This role will work across the various functions within the A&I team.

Purpose & Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to help advance Analytics & Insights ability to produce key pieces of analysis, internally assure and validate impact scores, engage with external providers on a new data software, improve reporting frameworks and develop analytical expertise  

The candidate (please note this programme is not for undergraduates)

Background, skills, aptitude

• Strong data collection and analytical capabilities are essential, as the role involves gathering consistent and reliable impact data across a large and diverse portfolio of investments.  
• Proven experience in analysing datasets to extract meaningful insights that can inform strategic decisions and operational actions.  
• The analyst must be highly self-motivated and able to maintain focus during extended periods of work in spreadsheets and data systems.  
• Exceptional attention to detail and perseverance are critical, with significant time dedicated to retrieving, reviewing, and interpreting large volumes of data from varied sources including annual reports, financial statements, and impact documentation.  
• All data must be collected in line with standard definitions and established procedures to ensure its validity, consistency, and integrity across reporting outputs.  

Technical Skills  

• Advanced Excel skills are essential, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in automating analysis workflows.  
• Solid working knowledge of Power BI and Microsoft PowerPoint, enabling effective data visualisation and presentation.  
• Proven ability to input, validate, and analyse large datasets with precision and consistency.  
• Comfortable working with accounting terminology and financial documentation.  
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving data issues.  
• Effective project management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks and deadlines.  
• Familiarity with complex data platforms and systems used for enterprise-level reporting and analysis.  

Personal Skills  

• Collaborative mindset: Demonstrated ability to work constructively across teams, contributing to solutions and fostering a positive, results-oriented environment.  
• Results-driven: Motivated to achieve outcomes and deliver impact. Comfortable introducing and socialising new ideas and approaches.  
• Personal effectiveness: Skilled in organising tasks and managing time efficiently both independently and with others to meet deadlines. Known for delivering high-quality work with consistency and focus.  
• Relationship-building: Strong interpersonal skills with a professional approach that reflects BII’s values. Able to build and maintain effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.  
• Mission alignment: Deep motivation to contribute to BII’s development goals. Ideally, candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to social or development-focused initiatives through prior professional or voluntary experience.  

Our cultural values

We look for team members who aspire, as we do, to work at our best and to be:

• Impact-led, commercially rigorous
• Tenacious in the face of challenges
• Collaborative and caring

British International Investment is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. 

Application Process 

• Please provide a cover letter with your application, and tell us why you would like to join the Summer Internship at BII, and why you have chosen to apply for this business area / team
• Please apply for one internship only
• Position opened: 27 October 2025
• Position closes: 17 November 2025
• Salary: £66,320 (pro-rated over 8 or 10 weeks)

Please note BII will pay for flights to London for those studying internationally