Strategic Investments Associate

Summary

Join Strada Education Foundation's Strategic Investments team as a Summer Associate for a paid 10-week internship (with possible extension). This role is ideal for mission-driven MBA candidates interested in impact investing, venture capital, or private equity. You will support Strada's investment efforts by screening and analyzing mission-aligned investment opportunities in postsecondary education and workforce development. Responsibilities include conducting market research, developing tools for collecting market insights, and supporting the investment process. The position offers significant deal experience, exposure to direct investment opportunities, and hands-on experience in financial analysis and portfolio management. Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program or recently graduated (within the past 6 months)
• 3–5 years of prior professional experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or a related field with strong analytical rigor
• Demonstrated interest or experience in impact investing, education, workforce development, or related social impact sectors
• Strong financial modeling and investment analysis skills, including proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Professional oral and written communication skills with an ability to synthesize large amounts of data and information in a clear and concise manner
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• A bias towards organization, details and maintaining systems that track workflow
• Demonstrated ability to integrate generative AI into workflow for market analysis, presentation development, or due diligence
• Familiarity with impact measurement frameworks (e.g., IRIS+, GIIRS, IMP)
• Passion for using capital as a tool for social change, particularly in advancing equitable access to education and career opportunities

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and conduct due diligence on venture capital investment opportunities
• Perform financial analysis and build financial models to assess potential investments, including analyzing scenarios with different capital structures and operating performance of prospective transactions
• Develop written memos and presentation materials summarizing investment perspectives for the investment committee
• Conduct industry research to develop and test investment theses
• Develop tools and processes to collect, distill and distribute relevant market insights
• Learn to use Affinity CRM and manage deal flow within the platform
• Support the overall investment process from initial lead identification through execution and monitoring

Benefits

• Significant at-bat deal experience across multiple stages of the investment process
• Exposure to a wide variety of direct investment opportunities
• Hands-on experience in financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management
• Opportunity to build a professional network through interactions with leading industry professionals
• Experience using industry-standard tools such as Affinity CRM
• Insight into impact investing strategies and the intersection of education, workforce development, and capital markets
• Compensation: $25 per hour
• Flexible start date; early-mid June preferred
• Full-time schedule required (40 hours per week) with potential to extend to a part-time capacity during the school year