CrossBoundary is recruiting Summer Associates to join our teams in Dakar, Senegal; Dubai, UAE; Johannesburg, South Africa; Lagos, Nigeria; Nairobi, Kenya; London, England; Bangkok, Thailand; and Washington, DC. As a member of one of our teams, you will actively help unlock capital in frontier markets by working with a broad range of investors, donors, and companies seeking capital, to facilitate investment in the regions where we work.
CrossBoundary is not a development firm and is not seeking typical development skills. As a Summer Associate, you will identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct macroeconomic market assessments, and provide transaction support. Experience in developing countries is preferred.
Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
Strong quantitative skills
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
Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets
Comfort with ambiguity; ability to operate effectively in a changing contexts
Experience working in developing countries
Language proficiency in location a plus
3+ years in top tier banking, consulting, private equity, or similar
Currently an MA or MBA candidate
Responsibilities
Transaction identification and evaluation
Identify and rigorously assess investment opportunities
Market assessment and ongoing market analysis
Conduct macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
Provide sector analysis of priority areas for investment
Investor sourcing
Assist in identifying qualified investors
Manage numerous investor relationships
Transaction support
Assist, and often lead the team in supporting complex transactions
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience
: 3 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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