MBA Associate 2023 at CrossBoundary

Job Description

• CrossBoundary is recruiting MBA Associates to join our Advisory teams globally. As a member of one of our teams, you will actively help unlock capital in underserved markets by working with a broad range of investors, donors, and companies seeking capital to facilitate investment in the regions where we work.
• CrossBoundary is an investment firm. As an MBA Associate, you will identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct macroeconomic market assessments, and provide transaction support. Experience in developing countries is preferred.
• MBA Associate positions begin in early June and continue until early August, with some flexibility. This is a 12-week commitment.

Who You Are

• 4+ years in top tier banking, consulting, private equity, or similar
• Current MA or MBA candidate
• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
• 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
• Exceptional presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Demonstrated leadership skills; preferably in fast-moving and entrepreneurial environments
• Proficient in basic accounting, financial modeling, financial forecasting, and budget development
• Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in frontier markets, as well as the macro-economic trends that impact them
• Past exposure to Development Finance Institutions and/or development agencies is particularly relevant
• Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
• Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in a challenging environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
• Humble
• Direct experience working in location is a plus
• Language proficiency in location is a plus

Primary Responsibilities

Leading transaction advisory work by:

• Sourcing and evaluating potential investment opportunities
• Sourcing and leading investor reach outs on behalf of companies’ management
• Supporting transactions through due diligence and post-investment strategy

Conducting market assessment and ongoing trend analysis by:

• Undertaking macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
• Providing sector analysis of priority areas for investment

Driving CrossBoundary’s growth in new markets by:

• Pitching and overseeing proposal responses for strategic new business opportunities which are aligned with CrossBoundary’s mission
• Identifying and synthesizing key trends amongst our clients and the geographies which we serve 
• Managing investor relationships