Analyst/Associate - Fiji, Pacific Islands

Analyst/Associate - Fiji, Pacific Islands
CrossBoundary Advisory - Asia Pacific Team
About the Firm:
Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary provides transaction and investment advisory services, specializing in driving investment across all sectors in these markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions among others. Learn more about us at www.crossboundary.com.
Job Description:
CrossBoundary is recruiting a full-time Analyst/Associate to join our Suva, Fiji office under our Asia Pacific Advisory Practice. As a member of the Transaction Team, you will work on impactful transactions while helping build CrossBoundary’s long-term presence in the region. You will be tasked with evaluating investment opportunities, conducting macroeconomic market assessments, and providing transaction support to both investors and capital seekers. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience working with high-calibre finance or consulting organizations and experience working in developing countries. Expertise in climate finance, will be regarded favourably. 
Who We Are:

• 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:

• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets
• Possess tangible grit, seek differentiation by intentionally taking self-outside of comfort zone physically, culturally, and intellectually
• Comfort with ambiguity; ability to operate effectively through friction and opacity
• Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in a challenging environment

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Experience, understanding and interest in working in Pacific Island markets preferred
• Climate finance experience preferred
• Strong quantitative skills and finance background; familiar with company evaluation and valuation 
• 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 
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets 
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments
• Willingness to work and live in a challenging environment 
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders (including private equity firms, Development Finance Institutions, and development agencies) to support investments in high-impact sectors 
• Bachelor’s degree required 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare investor documents including teasers, investment memoranda, business plans etc. 
• Conduct research and market assessments - macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments of relevant companies, industries, markets and topics 
• Provide sector analysis of priority areas for investment 
• Investor sourcing: Source and identify qualified investors
• Manage investor relationships 
• Develop valuation and operational financial models 
• Coordinate due diligence and transaction execution 
• Support with Monitoring and Evaluation activities 
• Support with organising of conferences and other networking events 

Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you!
Location:
The chosen candidate will be based in Suva, Fiji. Frequent travel can also be expected.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to our [email protected]