• CrossBoundary is recruiting MBA Associates to join our Advisory teams globally. As a member of one of our teams, 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. 
• As an MBA Associate for the Innovation Lab, you will support with the development of the Lab’s assessment of the mini-grid business model as it stands to date, earmarked for publication at end 2025. The analysis will summarize the findings of the Lab to date, the future of mini-grids, and the path to scale. 
• 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, consulting, private equity, or similar 
• Current MA or MBA candidate 
• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets 
• 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 modelling, financial forecasting, and budget development 
• 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 location is a plus 
• Language proficiency in location is a plus 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Conducting mini-grid business model assessment by: 
  • Evaluating technical and economic data from mini-grid sites (including smart-meter, inverter, generator, capex and opex data) across various prototypes 
  • Estimating the cumulative impact of these prototypes on the overall minigrid business model 
• Supporting in the development of the Lab’s 2025 capstone publication: 
  • Developing storylines and pages to present the analysis conducted 
  • Identifying and synthesizing key trends in the sector  
  • Predicting future trends and outlining the path to mini-grid scale