MBA Associate 2025 – East Africa

CrossBoundary is recruiting MBA Associates to join our Advisory teams globally. As a member of one of our teams, you will actively help unlock capital in underserved markets by working with a broad range of investors, donors, and companies seeking capital to facilitate investment in the regions where we work. As an MBA Associate, you will identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct macroeconomic market assessments, and provide transaction support. Experience in developing countries is preferred. 

MBA Associate positions begin in early June and continue until early August, with some flexibility. This is a 12-week commitment. 

Who You Are 

4+ years in top tier banking, consulting, private equity, or similar 
Current MA or MBA candidate 
Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets 
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 build strong relationships with partners and colleagues in challenging environments 
Exceptional presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences 
Demonstrated leadership skills; preferably in fast-moving and entrepreneurial environments 
Proficient in basic accounting, financial modelling, financial forecasting, and budget development 
Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in frontier markets, as well as the macro-economic trends that impact them 
Past exposure to Development Finance Institutions and/or development agencies is particularly relevant 
Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision 
Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in a challenging environment 
Comfortable with ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context 
Humble 
Direct experience working in location is a plus 
Language proficiency in location is a plus 

Primary Responsibilities 

Leading transaction advisory work by: 

Sourcing and evaluating potential investment opportunities 
Sourcing and leading investor reach outs on behalf of companies’ management 
Supporting transactions through due diligence and post-investment strategy 

Conducting market assessment and ongoing trend analysis by: 

Undertaking macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments 
Providing sector analysis of priority areas for investment 

Driving CrossBoundary’s growth in new markets by: 

Pitching and overseeing proposal responses for strategic new business opportunities which are aligned with CrossBoundary’s mission 
Identifying and synthesizing key trends amongst our clients and the geographies which we serve  
Managing investor relationships

Apply via :

crossboundary.applytojob.com