elea Talent Program
Where motivated graduates grow into impact investing professionals with broad global experience
Since 2019, the elea Talent Program (eTP) has been directed towards motivated and talented university graduates. As an Associate at elea, you will gain exposure to the global entrepreneurship sphere and acquire work experience in different countries across the globe. at the same time, you will benefit from training, coaching, and continuous support from the whole elea team.
Watch Greta, who is based in Zurich, share her insights on the elea Talent Program:
In 2026, elea recruited its first cohort in South Africa, which is a significant milestone in strengthening our global team. By developing local talent with close connections to the markets we work in, we enhance our ability to identify, understand, and support entrepreneurial solutions where they matter most while also creating meaningful employment opportunities in the region.
The South Africa cohort will join elea in January 2027. Going forward, the elea Talent Program will recruit talent across our three hubs: Johannesburg, Mexico City, and Zurich. At the beginning of each year, elea will announce which location will open recruitment for the upcoming cohort, as well as provide details on the application process.
Over two years, Associates gain exposure to all functions of the elea model:
Key development goals
Learning how to assess companies by analyzing their business model, financial performance, and potential impact
Understanding and applying different types of investment mechanisms
Significantly improving both soft and hard skills through training programs, on-the-job learning, and coaching
Acquiring a holistic understanding of all aspects of elea’s operations
Achieving personal growth and identification of the most suitable specialization path within elea
Who are we looking for?
You might be a great fit if you…
- want to invest time and energy in a professional and meaningful way
- are interested in innovative companies in the early-growth stage
- are ambitious, highly committed, and enjoy working in teams
- are open-minded and willing to travel within or to Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Switzerland
Applicants should have…
- a bachelor’s degree with an above-average GPA (i.e., with honors)
- a valid work permit for Mexico, South Africa, or Zurich (depending on the cohort)
- excellent analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
- proficiency in English, additional languages are an advantage
- ideally, also leadership experience in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting