Posted: By:Hiring Kenya
Who You Are
Self-starter who is smart, adaptive, and passionate about making CrossBoundary Energy the best it can be
Natural problem solver who can manage competing opinions and perspectives from multiple senior stakeholders to identify the first small step towards a solution
Advocate of structures and systems to improve the ways we work, with the conviction to change them in a moment’s notice knowing they can always be better
Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
Able to juggle multiple workstreams at once, and ensure everything is delivered on time and to the highest standards
Believer in the power of relationships and collaboration, both within the firm and outside the firm, to improve efficiency and accelerate our impact in the world
Eager to understand critical feedback as a means of improving one’s own work
Willing to work and live in a sometimes challenging environment
Primary Responsibilities
Shape and drive executive alignment and decision-making
Partner with the CEO to define strategic priorities, set the agenda, and lead high-impact executive body meetings that drive alignment and accountability across the leadership team
Lead firmwide engagement and communication
Collaborate with the CEO to craft and deliver compelling weekly All Hands meetings that reinforce company vision, strategic progress, celebrate progress, and foster a culture of transparency and inclusion
Design and lead firmwide engagement forums that drive strategic clarity and cultural cohesion
Partner with the CEO to create and run effective senior leadership meetings that encourage rigorous problem solving on the major issues facing the company
Enable CEO effectiveness across strategy, culture, and execution
Drive cross-functional coordination and executive follow-through
Institutionalize cultural clarity and manage team engagement cadence
Qualifications
Entrepreneurial mindset to creatively and independently solve new problems with no established paths or proven solutions
Excellent project management skills
Excellent people and stakeholder management skills
Strong collaboration and prioritization skills
Strong working knowledge of CrossBoundary Group, including all CrossBoundary platforms
Required skills and qualifications:
At least five years of work experience in a problem solving and stakeholder management capacity (e.g., consulting, strategy) at globally operating organizations
Experience with organizations focused on the intersection of private capital and underserved markets (preferred)
Prior experience in developing countries (preferred)