The Role
Supports transaction advisory and capital-raising projects in Senegal and West Africa. Responsibilities include financial modeling, valuation, investment analysis, due diligence, sensitivity and scenario modeling, market and regulatory research, financing structure evaluation, investor outreach, proposal development, transaction tracking, and client presentation preparation. The role also coordinates multiple workstreams, supports government and institutional stakeholders, and contributes to business development in emerging markets.
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CrossBoundary West Africa Advisory
About CrossBoundary
CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. We have advised on US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our clients include governments, development finance institutions, foundations, private equity firms, corporates, and research institutions. With 180+ professionals in 20+ offices across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, we combine local presence with global expertise to structure bankable transactions and scalable programs. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com/advisory
Why join us?
Who we are
The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and 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. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.
What youll do
This role is based in Senegal (light to moderate regional and international travel is expected).
Interested in applying?
Think You Have What It Takes? 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, apply! We want to hear from you.
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 [email protected]
CrossBoundary West Africa Advisory
About CrossBoundary
CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. We have advised on US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our clients include governments, development finance institutions, foundations, private equity firms, corporates, and research institutions. With 180+ professionals in 20+ offices across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, we combine local presence with global expertise to structure bankable transactions and scalable programs. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com/advisory
Why join us?
Who we are
The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and 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. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.
What youll do
You are someone who:
- Is a self-starter motivated by impact in frontier and emerging markets
- Demonstrates resilience and is willing to step outside your comfort zone culturally, intellectually, and geographically
- Is comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Is excited by the opportunity to work, travel, and potentially live in challenging contexts
- Brings intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in global markets, energy, infrastructure, geopolitics, and development finance
The ideal candidate will have:
- 1–3 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, management consulting, or similar analytical roles
- Experience engaging with government clients or institutional stakeholders, with ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of project management principles and ability to coordinate multiple priorities
- Ability to interpret macroeconomic, regulatory, and sector-specific dynamics
- Willingness to travel and work in dynamic environments
- Prior exposure to [REGION/GEOGRAPHY – e.g., South Asian / African / Emerging Markets] is a plus
- Support transaction advisory work including financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis
- Assist in preparation of investment memoranda, business plans, and client presentations
- Conduct commercial and market due diligence across sectors and geographies
- Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling to assess investment risk and return
- Conduct market, regulatory, macroeconomic, and policy research to inform recommendations
- Develop insights on sector trends and investment opportunities in [REGION]
- Support capital raising efforts, including investor identification and outreach
- Assist in structuring and evaluating innovative financing solutions
- Maintain internal transaction trackers and knowledge management tools
- Support business development, including EOIs, RFPs, and proposal development
- Prepare meeting notes and client engagement summaries
This role is based in Senegal (light to moderate regional and international travel is expected).
Interested in applying?
Think You Have What It Takes? 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, apply! We want to hear from you.
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 [email protected]
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, management consulting, or similar analytical roles
- Experience engaging with government clients or institutional stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of project management principles
- Ability to coordinate multiple priorities
- Ability to interpret macroeconomic, regulatory, and sector-specific dynamics
- Willingness to travel and work in dynamic environments
- Prior exposure to African, South Asian, or emerging markets
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The Company
What We Do
CrossBoundary Group is a mission driven investment firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. We take a transaction centered approach to underserved markets. CrossBoundary provides investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unlocking investment across all sectors in emerging and underserved 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. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.
