Posted:2 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
CrossBoundary is a mission driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a strong return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets. We take a transaction centered approach to frontier markets. CrossBoundary provides investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unlocking 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. Our direct investment arm, CrossBoundary Energy, finances solar projects in Africa.
Job Description
Who You Are
- Graduate or current student of a Grande Ecole de Commerce or Grande Ecole d’Ingénieur
- Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets
- Experience living and/or working in underserved markets and/or Africa highly preferred
- High tolerance for ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
- Strong quantitative skills and analytical abilities: can think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
- Familiarity with company fundraising process, including investor due diligence processes
- Great at building and maintaining relationships under stress with colleagues and clients in the sector and/or region
- Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
- Excellent presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality output within time constraints
- Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
- Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments
- Familiarity and comfort with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Comfort operating in a Business English environment
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct market assessments (primarily in the renewable energy sector)
- Engage with cleantech companies, business associations, DFIs, government offices, etc. to identify and develop investment opportunities in the renewable energy sector
- Conduct macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
- Provide sector analysis of priority areas for investment
- Investor sourcing
- Transaction support
- Support organization of conferences and other networking events
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time