Job Description
CrossBoundary Advisory is recruiting a full-time Associate. We seek candidates with experience across finance, strategy, and understanding of the investment landscape and nature-based solutions (conservation, natural capital, forestry, agriculture, etc.) in emerging markets.
As an Associate, you will identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct macroeconomic market assessments, and provide transaction support to both investors and capital seekers. You will also support business development, new strategic partnerships and thought leadership.
Who We Are
The CrossBoundary team is a unique group made up of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred (or another relevant advanced degree/professional qualification)
3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar
Experience living and/or working in underserved markets required; experience in East and Southern Africa region, and specifically Mozambique, highly preferred
High tolerance for ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
Strong quantitative skills and analytical abilities: can think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
Great at building and maintaining relationships under stress with colleagues and clients in the sector and/or region
Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
Experience in project management/leadership roles preferred
Excellent presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments
Fluency in English is required; Portuguese fluency is preferred
Experience in natural capital, conservation, forestry, agriculture, or similar sector strongly preferred
Knowledge of carbon markets, with experience developing carbon projects preferred
Primary Responsibilities
Identifying and evaluating investment opportunities
Conducting sector or geographic landscape assessments
Identifying and engaging with qualified regional and international investors
Support on transaction advisory engagements by:
Supporting commercial due diligence assignments
Performing market research and developing client-facing recommendations
Advising on the structuring and deploying of blended finance vehicles
Advise on carbon project development and deal structuring
Cultivate and manage relationships with existing and potential investors, clients, companies, and other stakeholders
Supporting business development through proactive opportunity sourcing and relationship building, as well as responding to donor-funded procurements (EOIs and RFPs), including executing technical and financial proposals
Apply via :
crossboundary.applytojob.com
