The Role
Drive project execution across investment opportunity assessment, market and sector analysis, investor engagement, business development, commercial due diligence, and transaction advisory. Develop client recommendations, post-investment value-creation strategies, and blended finance structures. The role is based in Gambia and requires strong regional financial-sector relationships, investment landscape knowledge, French proficiency, and willingness to work and travel in challenging environments.
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Associate - Gambia
CrossBoundary 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?
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 you’ll do
CrossBoundary is recruiting an Associate to join the West Africa Advisory team. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience living and working in Gambia, with strong contacts across the region’s financial services sector, and a thorough understanding of the investment landscape.
Your primary responsibilities will be:
Candidates will join our team in Gambia. This role may involve travel.
Interested in applying?
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!
Equal Opportunity
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 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?
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 you’ll do
CrossBoundary is recruiting an Associate to join the West Africa Advisory team. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience living and working in Gambia, with strong contacts across the region’s financial services sector, and a thorough understanding of the investment landscape.
Your primary responsibilities will be:
- Drive day to day project execution on workstreams including:
- Identifying and evaluating investment opportunities
- Conducting sector or geographic landscape assessments
- Identifying and engaging with qualified regional and international investors
- Support the firm’s business development efforts in the region by:
- Performing market assessments and identify key potential clients and partners within regional markets
- Developing strategies for using CrossBoundary services to drive value for these potential clients
- Working closely with CrossBoundary leadership on developing partnerships and pursuing new business opportunities in regional markets
- Support on transaction advisory engagements by:
- Supporting or often leading complex commercial due diligence assignments
- Performing market research and developing client-facing recommendations
- Providing value-creation recommendations for post investment strategy
- Advising on the structuring and deploying of blended finance vehicles
- Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
- Takes on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervision
- Willingness to work, travel, and live in a sometimes-challenging environment
- High tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing context
- Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environments
- Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- At least 4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity or similar
- Business proficiency in Frech, both written and verbal
Candidates will join our team in Gambia. This role may involve travel.
Interested in applying?
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!
Equal Opportunity
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
- At least 4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or a similar field
- Business proficiency in French, written and verbal
- Extensive experience living and working in Gambia
- Strong contacts across the regional financial services sector
- Thorough understanding of the investment landscape
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Willingness to work, travel, and live in a challenging environment
- Ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity and changing conditions
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The Company
What We Do
CrossBoundary 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
