• The Natural Capital team at CrossBoundary is recruiting MBA Associates to join our teams. As a member of this team, you will actively help unlock capital in underserved markets by working with a broad range of investors, donors, and companies seeking capital to facilitate investment in the regions where we work. As an MBA Associate, you will identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct macroeconomic market assessments, and provide transaction support. Experience in developing countries is preferred.
• MBA Associate positions begin in early June and continue until early August, with some flexibility. This is a 12-week commitment.

Who You Are

• 4+ years in top tier banking, project finance, consulting, private equity, or similar
• Current MA or MBA candidate
• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets and natural ecosystems
• 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
• Exceptional presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Demonstrated leadership skills; preferably in fast-moving and entrepreneurial environments
• Proficient in basic accounting, financial forecasting, and budget development, with specific experience in financial modelling
• Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in frontier markets, as well as the macro-economic trends that impact them
• Past exposure to Development Finance Institutions and/or development agencies is particularly relevant
• Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
• Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in a challenging environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
• Humble
• Direct experience working in Latin America or Southeast Asia is a plus
• Spanish or Portuguese language proficiency is a plus

Primary Responsibilities

• Leading natural capital-focused transaction advisory work by:
  • Sourcing and evaluating potential investment opportunities
  • Sourcing and leading investor reach outs on behalf of companies’ management
  • Supporting transactions through due diligence and post-investment strategy
• Conducting market assessment and ongoing trend analysis by:
  • Undertaking macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
  • Providing sector analysis of priority areas for investment
• Driving CrossBoundary’s growth in new markets by:
  • Pitching and overseeing proposal responses for strategic new business opportunities which are aligned with CrossBoundary’s mission
  • Identifying and synthesizing key trends amongst our clients and the geographies which we serve 
  • Managing investor relationships