Catalyst Fund 2021 Inclusive Fintech Talent Program for Young African Professionalsca

Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Talent Program announces new intake, with 12 internship openings at fintech startups across Africa. Successful applicants will join fast-growing fintech startups, where they can build their professional skills and network, while forging a pathway toward a potential career in fintech.

The Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Program, managed by BFA Global, today announced open applications for its latest internship intake, through its Inclusive Fintech Talent Program, in collaboration with the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) at the Cambridge University Judge Business School.

Through the Talent Program, Catalyst Fund and CCAF identify skills gaps within Catalyst Fund portfolio companies that can be filled by ambitious junior talent.

• Table of Content
• About Catalyst Fund
• Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Talent Program
• Aim and Benefits of Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Talent Program
• Requirements for Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Talent Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Catalyst Fund

Catalyst Fund first launched as a global accelerator for inclusive fintech startups in 2015, with the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and fiscal sponsorship from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. It was created to support early-stage startups who are building affordable, accessible and appropriate digital financial solutions that improve the financial health of underserved communities in emerging markets.  Catalyst Fund aims to fill important gaps in the innovation ecosystems across emerging markets, including: lack of patient capital t... continue reading

Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Talent Program

Aim and Benefits of Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Talent Program

Over 50% of interns who have completed the program have received full-time employment offers at their startup.

Benefits of participation:

• A 3-6 month paid internship with an impact-oriented fintech startup in emerging markets, which could transition into a full-time role
• Exposure to fast-growing fintech markets and the broader fintech ecosystem through training with Catalyst Fund and CCAF experts, along with tailored professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to cross-learn from a global community of interns who are all passionate about building innovative technology for the underserved

Requirements for Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Talent Program Qualification

Various eligibility criteria exist for the various positions.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Catalyst Fund website.