About Rise

Rise is a digital wealth manager that offers users access to a portfolio of dollar investments managed by experts. We are on a mission to help people build wealth by making investing simple, accessible, and transparent. Through intuitive tools, expert-managed portfolios, and strong financial education, we’re enabling individuals across Africa to invest in global and local assets that build long-term financial freedom. We are a certified Great Place to Work 2025.

Job Description and Profile

We’re looking for a smart and detail-oriented Finance Analyst Intern to join our finance and investment team. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn about financial analysis, equity research, and investment operations in a fast-paced fintech environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting day-to-day finance tasks, analyzing data, and contributing to how Rise manages investments and financial reporting.

What You'll do

• Assist with equity and investment research.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly financial reconciliations.
• Help monitor and reconcile bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and platform wallets.
• Work with operations and product teams to resolve transaction discrepancies.
• Track relevant market news, earnings reports, and industry trends.
• Contribute to preparing financial reports and insights for decision-making.
• Support the creation and improvement of internal finance processes and controls.

What We’re Looking For

• Recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail.
• Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets (experience with accounting tools is a plus).
• Interest in financial markets (NSE & US markets) and investment management.
• Eagerness to learn, curious mindset, and ability to work well in a dynamic startup team.
  

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy breaking down company fundamentals and making complex information easy to understand.
• Can balance rigorous analysis with strategic storytelling.
• Want to grow your career in finance, accounting, or investment management.
• Are proactive, curious, and passionate about helping others make smarter investment decisions.
• Are excited to be part of a mission-driven company redefining wealth-building for Africans.

Why Rise?

You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something impactful and meaningful. You’ll be working in a company with a strong mission and a team that is fun, ambitious, and results-driven.

We also offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model
• Health insurance.
• 30 days annual paid leave, flexible sick leave and days off.
• Pension contribution
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Training and career development opportunity
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven fintech solving real problems at scale.

Rise is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.