The Role
Lead investment advisory engagements across West Africa, including opportunity evaluation, due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, transaction structuring, and investor engagement. Manage client relationships, business development, transaction origination, and team development. Represent the firm at regional forums, support thought leadership, and advise clients on investments and blended finance strategies in frontier markets.
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Associate Principal - Senegal
CrossBoundary West Africa Advisory
About CrossBoundaryCrossBoundary 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
CrossBoundary is recruiting an Associate Principal to join the West Africa team. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience living and working in the region and a thorough understanding of the investment landscape.
Your primary responsibilities will be:
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
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
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
CrossBoundary is recruiting an Associate Principal to join the West Africa team. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience living and working in the region and a thorough understanding of the investment landscape.
Your primary responsibilities will be:
- Provide deal and project leadership across transaction advisory engagements, including:
- Identifying, screening and evaluating investment opportunities
- Conducting sector or geographic landscape assessments
- Identifying, engaging and building relationships with qualified regional and international investors
- Leading complex commercial due diligence and vendor due diligence assignments
- Developing and reviewing financial models investment memoranda, teasers, and client-facing recommendations
- Providing value-creation recommendations for post investment strategy
- Advising on the structuring and deployment of blended finance vehicles and providing recommendations on optimal transaction structures
- Support the firm’s business development efforts in the region by:
- Managing relationships with key CrossBoundary clients
- Performing market assessments and identifying 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
- Originating transactions and projects, and growing CrossBoundary's footprint and visibility in West Africa
- Contribute to developing the West Africa team by:
- Managing investment professionals, with responsibility for hiring, capacity building and performance management
- Leading the team to results in challenging and ambiguous circumstances, fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and bias for action
- Serving as a coach and mentor to junior team members, supporting their professional growth and technical development
- Build CrossBoundary's brand and visibility in the region by:
- Representing CrossBoundary at key regional forums and with strategic partners
- Driving team participation at conferences and on panel discussions
- Developing thought leadership pieces and contributing to relevant industry initiatives
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
- At least 8 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity or similar
- Candidates must hold an MBA from a reputable institution (extensive relevant experience may be accepted as equivalent)
- Experience living and working in the West Africa region
- Strong business development acumen
- Strong quantitative skills; familiar with diligence and valuation methodologies
- Familiarity and comfort with financial modeling and accounting
- Experience with high-quality slide-design and storyboarding
- Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in frontier markets, as well as the macro-economic trends that impact them
- Possesses tangible grit, seeks differentiation by intentionally taking self outside of comfort zone physically, culturally and intellectually
- Experience working with a range of stakeholders (including private equity firms, Development Finance Institutions, and development agencies) to support investments in high impact sectors
- Demonstrated fluency in English, both written and verbal
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
- At least 8 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or a similar field
- MBA from a reputable institution, with extensive relevant experience potentially accepted as equivalent
- Experience living and working in the West Africa region
- Strong business development acumen
- Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with diligence and valuation methodologies
- Familiarity and comfort with financial modeling and accounting
- Experience with high-quality slide design and storyboarding
- Deep understanding of frontier-market business challenges, opportunities, and macroeconomic trends
- Experience working with private equity firms, development finance institutions, and development agencies
- Fluency in written and verbal English
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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
