Background

CrossBoundary is a mission driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a strong return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets.

As a Senior Associate, you will identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct macroeconomic market assessments, and provide investment transaction support. We are seeking candidates with 4+ years of experience in high-calibre consulting or finance organizations. Experience working in developing countries, particularly in Africa, is highly valued.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or other relevant advanced degree/professional qualification preferred

4+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar

Strong quantitative and analytical skills: able to structure problems logically and design solutions that address core issues

High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments

Willingness to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision

Excellent presentation and communication skills across 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

Experience living and/or working in underserved or developing markets (particularly in Africa) is highly valued

Primary Responsibilities

Support and manage multiple projects, transactions, and workstreams concurrently

Conduct and draft analyses including financial models, market assessments, investment memorandums, pitch decks, and macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments

Independently cultivate and manage relationships with investors, clients, companies, and other stakeholders

Drive client workstreams directly and independently

Manage entire project portfolios and make complex, value-driven decisions

Mentor and develop junior staff

Foster talent and encourage diversity of people and ideas across teams and the firm

• Support and manage multiple projects, transactions, and workstreams concurrently
• Conduct and draft analyses including financial models, market assessments, investment memorandums, pitch decks, and macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
• Independently cultivate and manage relationships with investors, clients, companies, and other stakeholders
• Drive client workstreams directly and independently
• Manage entire project portfolios and make complex, value-driven decisions
• Mentor and develop junior staff
• Foster talent and encourage diversity of people and ideas across teams and the firm

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills: able to structure problems logically and design solutions that address core issues
• High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments
• Willingness to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
• Excellent presentation and communication skills across diverse audiences
• Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or other relevant advanced degree/professional qualification preferred
• 4+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar
• Experience living and/or working in underserved or developing markets (particularly in Africa) is highly valued