Associate Director candidates should have notable investment or private sector experience and possess strong quantitative and analytical skills. Experience working in developing countries is preferred. Experience working in project finance, renewable energy, retail energy markets, and/or off-grid energy is also preferred. An engineering degree or technical background will be regarded favorably.
We will consider candidates looking for 2-3 year commitments as well as those who want to build a long-term career with our firm.
Who We Are
The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to make a large impact on the energy access and renewable energy landscapes in Africa, bringing first-time grid quality power to 1 million people. Team members come from diverse backgrounds, but share a number of qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
CrossBoundary Access is a small team, so we are looking for someone with a flexible skillset that can be adapted to add value across all of the team’s various activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, able to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, and passionate about energy access and renewable energy.
Who You Are
Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within the energy sector in underserved markets
Excellent attention to detail, but are solution-oriented and able to operate in situations where information is scarce, and the environment is constantly changing
A diligent closer; you have excellent follow-through and find a way to deliver consistently on complex, multi-stakeholder assignments on time and on budget
Compulsive organizer and optimizer; you’ve made rules for how you do most activities and you’re constantly updating your practices to improve results
Belief that innovation is at the heart of finding solutions to the world’s biggest challenges
Willingness to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
Willingness to work and live in a sometimes-challenging environment
Primary Responsibilities
Investment opportunity identification and evaluation
Identify and rigorously assess investment opportunities
Detailed financial modelling
Development of innovative financing structures
Identify and design innovative financing structures
Develop supporting legal contracts
Market assessment and ongoing market analysis
Conduct macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
Provide sector analysis of priority areas for investment
Investor qualification and relations
Assist in identifying qualified investors
Manage numerous investor relationships
Transaction support
Lead team in complex transactions
Oversee due diligence process
Qualifications, Sills, And Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have the following skills:
Strong quantitative skills; familiar with valuation and project finance
Excellent analytical ability and discipline; ability to think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
Ability to develop financial models for a wide range of structures and scenarios
Understanding of key commercial terms in legal contracts
Ability to build strong relationships with partners and colleagues in challenging environments
Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets
Comfort with ambiguity; ability to operate effectively in a changing context
Willingness to work and live in a sometimes-challenging environment
Required Experience And Qualifications
5 – 8 years in top tier banking, infrastructure investing, project development, or similar
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degrees preferred
Experience working in developing countries will be regarded favorably
Experience working in renewable energy, retail energy markets, or off-grid energy
A finance, engineering degree, or other technical background will be regarded favorably
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crossboundary.applytojob.com
