Senior Associate – Natural Capital - Francophone Africa at CrossBoundary

The CrossBoundary team is a unique group made up of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred (or another relevant advanced degree/professional qualification)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar
• Experience living and/or working in underserved markets required; experience in the Central Africa and the Congo Basin highly preferred
• Background in agriculture or natural capital is 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
• 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
• Experience in project management/leadership roles preferred
• Excellent presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
• Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments
• Fluency in English and French is required
• Experience in natural capital, conservation, forestry, agriculture, or similar sector strongly preferred
• Knowledge of carbon markets, with experience developing carbon projects preferred

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects/deals/workstreams concurrently with various supporting staff configurations
• Independently cultivate and manage relationships with existing and potential investors, clients, companies, and other stakeholders
• Make complex and challenging value-driven decisions
• Manage entire project portfolios
• Support and manage teams in the implementation of complex transactions, projects, and tasks
• Drive workstreams with clients directly and independently
• Conduct and draft analyses, which include market assessments, investment memorandums, as well as macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
• Development and mentorship of junior staff
• Foster talent across teams and the firm; encourage diversity of people and ideas
• Support recruitment and define inspiring others and building the firm’s culture as a core responsibility
• Advise on carbon project development and deal structuring