CrossBoundary Group
Position Title: Investment Professional
CrossBoundary Advisory
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
About the Firm: Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a substantial return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets. CrossBoundary provides investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in fragile and frontier markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com .
Job Description Position Title: Investment Professional CrossBoundary Advisory Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
About the Firm: Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a substantial return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets. CrossBoundary provides investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in fragile and frontier markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com .
Job Description CrossBoundary (CB) is currently seeking to engage with qualified Investment Professionals to source and execute significant investments in partnership with leading development finance institutions (DFIs) across various regions within Sub-Saharan Africa. Professionals will be responsible for the origination, evaluation, and due diligence of high-impact investment opportunities that catalyze private sector growth in emerging markets.
Primary Responsibilities: Market Engagement and Transaction Origination:
Build and maintain a strong network of contacts in public and private sectors to facilitate economic activity.
Serve as the principal point of contact in prospecting the market and building a pipeline of financeable deals.
Identify and pre-screen opportunities for all product lines.
Transaction Execution and Due Diligence:
Assist with transaction execution and due diligence for transactions.
Monitor and report on policy or legislation changes affecting transactions.
Performance Monitoring:
Support post-execution performance monitoring for transactions that have reached financial close.
Assist with the verification of conditions needed to authorize subsequent disbursements.
Representation & Engagement:
Serve as a senior point of contact for stakeholders.
Represent the organization in conferences and interdepartmental activities.
Investment Analysis and Negotiation:
Conduct comprehensive analyses of new investments.
Evaluate financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility.
Support negotiations on investment terms, collateral security, and policy requirements.
Qualifications & Experience: Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in investment banking, financial advisory, or related fields.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Expertise in project structuring, corporate and project finance, and financial modeling.
Proficiency in MS Office suite.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision.
Existing network of professional contacts in frontier markets preferred.
US citizenship required.
Additional Advantages:
Experience in emerging markets and familiarity with development finance.
Willingness to locate in relevant emerging markets as required.
Experience in international markets, with preference for an existing network of professional contacts in respective regions.
Knowledge of the investment landscape in SSA markets.
Think you have what it takes but are not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, womenoften only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you! Location: We are open to candidates being based in any of our offices in Africa. Equal Opportunity Employer CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request torecruiting@crossboundary.com
Contact Interested candidates should apply athttps://www.crossboundary.com/careers/ .
Please select any of which you have at least eight (8) years' of full-time relevant work experience within the last fifteen (15) years. *
Investment Banking Financial Advisory Insurance Underwriting Project Development Development Finance Project Finance Financial Services Development Finance-Related Consulting Private Equity None of the above Do you have at least five (5) years' of experience working in an emerging market(s)? * Please select the markets in which you have experience *
Latin America Central America Sub-Saharan Africa Central Europe MENA South-East Asia Asia Pacific Do you have experience working with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)? * Please elaborate: * Please note the countries of which you are a citizen or have unrestricted working rights * Please select the language in which you have business proficiency *
Spanish English French Mandarin Hindi Arabic Bengali Russian Portuguese German Indonesian Japanese Turkish Other If you have selected other, please list the languages:
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About the Firm: Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a substantial return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets. CrossBoundary provides investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in fragile and frontier markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com .
Job Description Position Title: Investment Professional CrossBoundary Advisory Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
About the Firm: Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a substantial return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets. CrossBoundary provides investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in fragile and frontier markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com .
Job Description CrossBoundary (CB) is currently seeking to engage with qualified Investment Professionals to source and execute significant investments in partnership with leading development finance institutions (DFIs) across various regions within Sub-Saharan Africa. Professionals will be responsible for the origination, evaluation, and due diligence of high-impact investment opportunities that catalyze private sector growth in emerging markets.
Primary Responsibilities: Market Engagement and Transaction Origination:
Build and maintain a strong network of contacts in public and private sectors to facilitate economic activity.
Serve as the principal point of contact in prospecting the market and building a pipeline of financeable deals.
Identify and pre-screen opportunities for all product lines.
Transaction Execution and Due Diligence:
Assist with transaction execution and due diligence for transactions.
Monitor and report on policy or legislation changes affecting transactions.
Performance Monitoring:
Support post-execution performance monitoring for transactions that have reached financial close.
Assist with the verification of conditions needed to authorize subsequent disbursements.
Representation & Engagement:
Serve as a senior point of contact for stakeholders.
Represent the organization in conferences and interdepartmental activities.
Investment Analysis and Negotiation:
Conduct comprehensive analyses of new investments.
Evaluate financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility.
Support negotiations on investment terms, collateral security, and policy requirements.
Qualifications & Experience: Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in investment banking, financial advisory, or related fields.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Expertise in project structuring, corporate and project finance, and financial modeling.
Proficiency in MS Office suite.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision.
Existing network of professional contacts in frontier markets preferred.
US citizenship required.
Additional Advantages:
Experience in emerging markets and familiarity with development finance.
Willingness to locate in relevant emerging markets as required.
Experience in international markets, with preference for an existing network of professional contacts in respective regions.
Knowledge of the investment landscape in SSA markets.
Think you have what it takes but are not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, womenoften only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you! Location: We are open to candidates being based in any of our offices in Africa. Equal Opportunity Employer CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request torecruiting@crossboundary.com
Contact Interested candidates should apply athttps://www.crossboundary.com/careers/ .
Please select any of which you have at least eight (8) years' of full-time relevant work experience within the last fifteen (15) years. *
Investment Banking Financial Advisory Insurance Underwriting Project Development Development Finance Project Finance Financial Services Development Finance-Related Consulting Private Equity None of the above Do you have at least five (5) years' of experience working in an emerging market(s)? * Please select the markets in which you have experience *
Latin America Central America Sub-Saharan Africa Central Europe MENA South-East Asia Asia Pacific Do you have experience working with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)? * Please elaborate: * Please note the countries of which you are a citizen or have unrestricted working rights * Please select the language in which you have business proficiency *
Spanish English French Mandarin Hindi Arabic Bengali Russian Portuguese German Indonesian Japanese Turkish Other If you have selected other, please list the languages:
#J-18808-Ljbffr