British International Investment
We are the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor with a mission to help solve the biggest global development challenges by investing patient, flexible capital to support private sector growth and innovation. The financial returns we make from our investments are recycled to support more businesses to achieve impact.
We invest to create more productive, sustainable and inclusive economies in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, enabling people in those countries to build better lives for themselves and their communities.
We invest in green infrastructure, technology and other sectors that need our capital the most.
We currently partner with almost 1,500 businesses in emerging economies, and have total assets of £8.1 billion. We work with our investee partners to support them to succeed and grow impactful businesses.
We are a key partner to emerging economies that are most vulnerable to the climate emergency. Within our current strategy we have committed to at least 30 per cent of our total new commitments to be in climate finance, making us one of the world’s largest such investors in Africa.
We are incredibly passionate about diversity within our business. We will continue building a team of hard-working professionals who genuinely believe in our mission and strategic priorities. Our teams are impact-led and tenacious in the face of challenges, and you should be too. As our business continues to expand, we are looking for like-minded, ambitious graduates who are motivated by our mission to deliver impact.
If you are looking for a career in impact investing, our Investment and Impact Graduate Analyst Programme offers a wide overview of, and insight into, British International Investment. We have designed this programme to give you exposure to both investment and impact career paths, developing the core skills and experience needed to become a well-rounded impact and investment professional.
By joining our graduate programme, you’ll play an important role in helping us address some of the biggest challenges facing developing and emerging economies.
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Live opportunities
Discover Impact Investing at British International Investment
Join us for an inspiring and insightful evening at British International Investment’s office to find out more about a career in development finance and to build the knowledge and confidence to apply to our Investment and Impact Graduate Analyst Programme.We are excited to announce that our new CEO, Leslie Maasdorp, will be in attendance and delivering a keynote speech. He will share inspiring insights from his remarkable career and offer valuable advice for anyone aspiring to enter the world of development finance.Leslie was previously Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of the New Development Bank, based in Shanghai, for nine years. Over the past 25 years he held senior leadership positions at global financial institutions, including serving as International Advisor to Goldman Sachs, Vice Chairman of Barclays Capital and President of Bank of America Merrill Lynch in South Africa. In the early years of South Africa’s democratic era, he held key roles in the Government of South Africa, as Special Advisor to the Minister of Labour and Deputy Director-General responsible for Restructuring of State-owned Enterprises. Throughout the panel event and networking session you willLearn about British International Investment, our culture and what it means to work in impact investing at a development finance institution.Explore the role of a Graduate Analyst at British International Investment and what you could be involved in.Receive top tips from members of our recruitment team on how to succeed in each stage of the application process.Hear from and meet impact investment professionals, who will share their insight and experiences, including those currently on the Graduate programme.The event will be held at our head office in London near Victoria station on Tuesday 17 June at 5:15-7:30pm. Light refreshments will be provided.Please register your interest for the session through the 'apply now' link and we will reach out with a confirmation invite ahead of the event.We look forward to seeing you!Eligibility criteria for attending the eventCurrent Bachelor students or those who meet the Bachelor and Masters dates below.All degree disciplines.All UK universities.Eligibility criteria for applying to the 2026 Graduate programmeA minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in any subject area from a UK university.The permanent right to work in the UK.Bachelor’s degree - Graduated no earlier than 2025.Master’s programme - Graduating in 2025 or 2026 (you must have graduated from your Bachelor’s degree no earlier than 2024).We are committed to ensuring those interested can join us for this event regardless of their financial situation. If you need support to attend, we are able to assist with reasonable travel costs at our discretion.
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Graduate Analyst Insight & Skills Morning
British International Investment are excited to invite you to an insight morning at our head office in London, designed to help you discover more about our work as a development finance institution and how to secure a role on our Graduate programme.You will have the opportunity toDiscover more about BII and our work: Learn about our values, mission, and the impactful work we do.Engage in an interactive activity: Get hands-on experience to deepen your understanding of what we do and how we do it.Hear from current Graduate Analysts: Gain valuable insights into their experiences, challenges, and successes as part of our Graduate Programme.Receive application tips and guidance: Learn what it takes to secure your place on our Graduate Programme and stand out in the application process.This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into a career in international development and connect with like-minded peers. Don't miss your chance to take the first step towards a rewarding and impactful career!📆 Date: Thursday 19th June 2025⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm 📍 Venue: our head office in Victoria, LondonWho can apply to the event and howThis event is for those who are eligible for the 2026 intake of our Graduate programme:A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in any subject area from a UK university.The permanent right to work in the UK.Bachelor’s degree - Graduated no earlier than 2025.Master’s programme - Graduating in 2025 or 2026 (you must have graduated from your Bachelor’s degree no earlier than 2024).To apply, please complete the expression of interest form via the 'apply now' link which requires a statement (300-350 words) outlining why you are interested in attending this event and why you want to pursue a career in international development. Once applications have been reviewed and you have been successful, we will be in touch with an invitation and more details on the event.We look forward to seeing you!
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