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.

Responsibilities or duties

CrossBoundary is seeking a full-time Associate to join our Power and Infrastructure (P&I) Advisory team in Nairobi. As an Associate, you will support transaction execution, project management, business development, and internal team coordination across the P&I practice. You will work closely with senior team members to deliver advisory mandates and contribute to expanding investment into renewable energy and infrastructure across emerging markets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support transaction execution, including structuring, fundraising, due diligence, and preparation of client deliverables
• Build and review financial models, including sensitivity testing, scenario analysis, and ensuring key outputs for decision-making
• Conduct market research to inform client recommendations and internal decision-making
• Prepare presentations, reports, investment materials, briefing notes, and internal/external communications materials
• Capital mapping analyses and maintain an understanding of relevant funding sources
• Project management across multiple workstreams, including tracking deliverables, deadlines, action items, budgets, and client requests
• Development of proposals, credentials, case studies, and other business development materials
• Support internal team operations, including meeting preparation, knowledge management, and, where applicable, onboarding and day-to-day management of Analysts
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and industry stakeholders over time

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Who You Are

Power and Infrastructure Experience

• 3+ years of experience in project finance, renewable energy, or infrastructure, gained at a financial advisor, developer, investment firm, DFI, lender, or investment bank
• Experience supporting the development, financing, or delivery of infrastructure or energy projects
• Foundational understanding of project finance structures, risks, mitigants, and commercial considerations
• Exposure to renewable energy projects in emerging markets is preferred
• Strong interest in energy transition and infrastructure development in emerging markets

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree beneficial but not required
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, client-ready materials
• Comfortable supporting both client-facing work and internal team operations
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with guidance from senior team members
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Fluent in English. Fluency in French and/or Spanish is advantageous but not required

• Support transaction execution, including structuring, fundraising, due diligence, and preparation of client deliverables
• Build and review financial models, including sensitivity testing, scenario analysis, and ensuring key outputs for decision-making
• Conduct market research to inform client recommendations and internal decision-making
• Prepare presentations, reports, investment materials, briefing notes, and internal/external communications materials
• Capital mapping analyses and maintain an understanding of relevant funding sources
• Project management across multiple workstreams, including tracking deliverables, deadlines, action items, budgets, and client requests
• Development of proposals, credentials, case studies, and other business development materials
• Support internal team operations, including meeting preparation, knowledge management, and, where applicable, onboarding and day-to-day management of Analysts
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and industry stakeholders over time

• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, client-ready materials
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Fluent in English. Fluency in French and/or Spanish is advantageous but not required

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree beneficial but not required
• 3+ years of experience in project finance, renewable energy, or infrastructure, gained at a financial advisor, developer, investment firm, DFI, lender, or investment bank
• Experience supporting the development, financing, or delivery of infrastructure or energy projects
• Foundational understanding of project finance structures, risks, mitigants, and commercial considerations
• Exposure to renewable energy projects in emerging markets is preferred
• Strong interest in energy transition and infrastructure development in emerging markets