Interested in venture and growth investments? Join EIFO as a Student Analyst
Are you currently studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree and looking for hands-on experience within venture capital and growth equity? At EIFO, you will work closely with experienced investment professionals in a purpose-driven organization focused on long-term impact.
About the department
EIFO is Denmark’s sovereign investment fund, providing long-term capital to startups, scaleups, and growth stage companies. This role sits in Direct Venture & Growth, which deploys significant capital into high potential scaleups with proven traction and global ambitions. We invest across sectors, while life science remains the primary vertical on the venture side.
We work closely with founders, leadership teams, and co-investors to support governance, international expansion, and strategic decision making.
You will be part of a dynamic and growing international team of 11 investment professionals with experience from pre-eminent organizations across venture capital, private equity, management consulting and C25 companies.
About the job
As a Student Analyst in the Direct Venture & Growth team, you will undertake challenging and varying tasks that offer participation in both investment processes and the active ownership of companies that actively contribute to shaping the future of Denmark’s and Europe’s economy. The role will equip you with a comprehensive skillset and exposure to the full investment lifecycle, serving as a steppingstone for a career within venture capital, growth equity or financial services.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Conducting strategic and commercial analyses of potential investments and the markets they operate in
- Contributing to financial analyses of potential investment cases
- Supporting the day-to-day management of deal flow and CRM systems
- Collecting, structuring, and efficiently communicating information on potential or existing investments
- Represent EIFO externally at start-up events, incubators, universities, and conferences
The workload will be approximately 15-20 hours a week with flexibility in relation to your studies.
Your profile
We are ideally looking for a candidate who:
- Is in the final year of a bachelor’s degree and planning to commence a master’s degree within finance, strategy, or a related field
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Has experience with MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
- Has a genuine interest in venture capital/ growth equity and are motivated to develop professionally in a fast-paced environment
- Has achieved excellent academic results
What we offer – a meaningful purpose and an attractive student role
At EIFO, you will be part of a mission-driven organization at the heart of Denmark’s investment ecosystem. As a Student Analyst, you will gain hands-on learning, responsibility, and close day-to-day support in a flexible environment alongside your studies.
We offer:
- A varied and intellectually stimulating student role with exposure to real investment processes
- The opportunity to contribute to impactful investment projects in close collaboration with a skilled, diverse team
- Insight into strategic decision-making and international investment and financing processes
- Responsibility and independence in a supportive and informal working environment with other students
- Attractive employment terms, flexibility around your studies, and room for both ambition and balance
You will also join a social workplace with activities such as a running club, Friday bars, an in-house canteen – and even a table tennis table in the bike basement.
Does it sound like a position for you?
If you’re passionate about venture and growth investing to shape the future of Denmark’s and Europe’s economy, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your CV, motivational letter, and academic transcripts no later than April 20th, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
The recruitment process includes two interview rounds, with a case study assignment in the second round.
For further information, please contact Gishok Govinthasamy, Senior Investment Associate at [email protected] or Witold Weglinski, Analyst at [email protected].
EIFO welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We look forward to hearing from you.
About Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund
Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) is the single entry point for companies seeking Danish state-backed financing. We manage a portfolio worth approximately USD 30 billion and employ close to 500 staff. EIFO serves as Denmark’s official export credit agency, national promotional bank, and investment fund, all in one financial institution.
