Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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

• Mandate support: Contribute to active client engagements across CrossBoundary Advisory workstreams
• Research and analysis: Conduct market assessments covering macroeconomic and sector-level dynamics
• Financial modelling: Support the development of financial models under the guidance of senior team members
• Client materials: Help prepare client-facing documents including presentations and reports
• Events and networking: Help organise stakeholder engagement events

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

• Recently completed a university or similar educational program in finance, business administration, economics, or a related field
• Comfortable with numbers and analytical work; experience with Excel or financial modelling (even at a coursework level) is a plus
• Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Familiarity with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience or demonstrated interest in consulting or financial analysis is a plus
• Curious, driven, and eager to learn in a fast-paced professional environment
• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets

Experience needed

The role will be for an initial three-month period, with the potential to extend this for another three months subject to the intern's performance.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• What You’ll Gain
• Practical experience in investment advisory and transaction structuring in emerging markets
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders including private investors, development finance institutions, and development agencies
• A strong foundation for a career in finance, consulting, or development

• Contribute to active client engagements across CrossBoundary Advisory workstreams
• Conduct market assessments covering macroeconomic and sector-level dynamics
• Support the development of financial models under the guidance of senior team members
• Help prepare client-facing documents including presentations and reports
• Help organise stakeholder engagement events

• Excel or financial modelling (even at a coursework level) is a plus
• Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Familiarity with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience or demonstrated interest in consulting or financial analysis is a plus
• Curious, driven, and eager to learn in a fast-paced professional environment
• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets

• Recently completed a university or similar educational program in finance, business administration, economics, or a related field