Job description
About Tala
Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief’s The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our mission.
By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.
Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
We are seeking a diligent and analytical External Affairs Intern who is interested in a future career in regulatory and corporate affairs. The External Affairs Intern’s primary responsibility is developing a public-private sector anti-fraud campaign over three to six months.
The External Affairs Intern will be required to research and prepare easily digestible written material on digital literacy and other means to prevent fraud. They also will be required to regularly identify, track, and report fraudulent activities on social media, which will contribute to our efforts to protect our users and maintain our brand’s integrity.
This paid part-time position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to contribute to a critical function within our remote-first organization. It offers at least 80 hours of training hours each month.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the External Affairs Director with planning and implementing an anti-fraud campaign that will launch in June 2025 and may continue until December 2025.
- Identify, document and report instances of common scams affecting the Tala brand, including methods used, targets, and potential impact, on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter).
- Prepare a monthly high-level report on scam incidents and trends and a final report that may be used as a training reference for future interns and external stakeholders.
- Research tips, tools and methods to mitigate risks arising from common scams.
- Prepare material about fraud and scam prevention for dissemination to Tala users.
What You’ll Bring
- Current student of a reputable college or university.
- Proficiency in using social media platforms and social media monitoring tools.
- Proficiency in English and Bisaya, particularly the ability to write fluently.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Practical understanding of basic online security best practices.
- Knowledge of public sector stakeholders who regulate or otherwise impact the fintech industry and the banking industry would be an advantage.
- Students of computer science, statistics, law, psychology, communications and mass media fields are welcome.
Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
