Job Description

CrossBoundary is recruiting a Financial Accountant to join our team in Nairobi.
The duties of the Financial Accountant will revolve around ensuring that the business is operating effectively and efficiently. Main responsibilities will include managing accounting records, evaluating, and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, publishing financial statements,... overseeing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, coordinating auditing processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information. The Accountant will work directly with the Finance and Operations Manager and management team to dynamically run the business both locally and internationally.

Who You Are

You are a self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within emerging markets
You have a background in accounting for businesses who operate in Africa
You possess excellent attention to detail, but are solution-oriented and able to operate in environments that are constantly changing
You are comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously, and can prioritise and effectively deliver on tasks within the deadline
You are interested in leveraging automated systems/ platforms to streamline processes 

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting including monthly closings, monthly/ quarterly financial statement preparation, financial and statutory audit, general ledger, fixed assets, accounts receivable and accounts payable

Ensure all transactions are recorded and coded accurately in Sage X3

Perform bank reconciliations
Perform intercompany reconciliations
Prepare consolidated accounts
Prepare tax returns


Liaise with the accountants in country to ensure local accounts are prepared timeously and accurately

Review and approve local tax submissions
Review local accounts




Prepare monthly invoicing run
Process weekly payment runs
Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
Maintain asset register 
Provide information to external auditors for the annual audit
Assist with opening of new entities in new geographies
Assist with opening of bank accounts
Assist with other administration/ operational functions
Ad Hoc duties and support to the broader team

Qualifications

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Certified public accountant (CPA, K) or ACCA qualification
3 –4 years’ post qualifying experience more

Job Description

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide support to our office manager and employees, assisting with daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative activities. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver who has excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail.

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.

Who You Are

Proven administrative experience
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability
Excellent customer service skills required
Aptitude for learning new software and systems.

Primary Responsibilities

Greet visitors and manage front desk operations, ensuring excellent guest relations and a well-organized reception area.
Processing and directing mail and incoming packages or deliveries.
Provide administrative support, including liaising with other departments and assisting with travel planning, such as visa letters, local transport, and hotel arrangements.
Prepare monthly budgets for office supplies and manage logistics, for example, procurement, inventory, storage, distribution, and transportation.
Organize shipments and distribution routes for timely deliveries, such as swag items, and team care packages.
Assist in organizing and supervising office activities, such as event planning and team lunches.
Maintain office facilities, including plumbing, air conditioning, and appliances.
Anticipate the needs of others to ensure a seamless and positive experience.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. more

Who you are:

A self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets
Seeks to take on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervision
Shows willingness to work, travel, and live in a sometimes-challenging environment
Has comfort with ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing context
Can build strong relationships with... clients and colleagues in stressful environments

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, renewable energy, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Proven experience in performance management and optimisation of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, BESS, or other relevant technologies.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
Knowledge of performance monitoring systems and software tools used in the renewable energy industry.
Familiarity with remote monitoring systems, SCADA systems, and data acquisition systems.
Familiarity with energy production and performance metrics for renewable energy projects.
Understanding of key factors influencing project performance, including technical, environmental, and operational aspects.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required to support project sites.
Professional certifications in renewable energy or performance management (e.g., Certified Energy Manager) are a plus.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performance Monitoring and Analysis:

Establish and maintain performance monitoring systems for renewable energy projects globally.
Analyse performance data, including energy production, availability, downtime, and other relevant metrics to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
Conduct regular performance audits to ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual obligations.
Monitor and assess the impact of external factors, such as weather conditions and grid integration, on project performance.
Monitor the real-time performance and operational parameters of renewable energy projects remotely.
Identify and diagnose technical issues or anomalies affecting project performance.
Collaborate with field technicians and engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
Generate comprehensive performance reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.


Performance Optimisation:

Develop and implement strategies to optimise the performance of renewable energy projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and maintenance, to identify and address performance bottlenecks.
Conduct root cause analysis of underperforming assets and develop corrective action plans.
Recommend and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance project performance.
Analyse data trends and performance indicators to identify optimisation opportunities.
Continuously monitor project performance and recommend adjustments to operational parameters for maximum efficiency.


Data Management and Systems:

Oversee the collection, storage, and analysis of performance data using appropriate software tools and systems.
Ensure data integrity and accuracy, and establish data validation protocols.
Collaborate with IT teams to enhance data management systems and reporting capabilities.
Implement advanced data analytics techniques to extract meaningful insights and drive informed decision-making.
Generate comprehensive reports on the performance of renewable energy projects, including KPIs, metrics, and recommendations for optimisation.
Utilise data visualization techniques to present complex data sets in a clear and concise manner


Integration and Configuration:

Integrate remote monitoring systems with renewable energy projects, ensuring seamless data collection and transmission.
Configure monitoring systems to capture relevant data points and parameters specific to each renewable energy project.
Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful implementation of monitoring systems.


Technical Support and Documentation:

Provide technical support to field technicians, project managers, and stakeholders regarding remote monitoring systems and data analytics.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of monitoring systems, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices.
Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and guidelines for remote monitoring and analytics processes.


Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project developers, owners, operators, and contractors, to align performance objectives and optimise project outcomes.
Participate in project meetings and provide performance-related updates and recommendations.
Communicate performance-related issues, risks, and opportunities to relevant stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive performance improvement initiatives. more

Job Description

CrossBoundary Energy Access is recruiting a full-time Senior Business Operations Manager to scale CBEA’s systems and processes, including monitoring revenue growth with CBEA customers. The systems and processes will drive CBEA’s business as an owner of portfolios of solar mini-grids which serve thousands of customers across AfricaThe Senior Business Operations Manager will... identify opportunities for improving firm data management and streamlining process workflows, then oversee planning and rollout of the new tools and procedures to realize them.  A critical workstream will be monitoring and analyzing revenue growth, and making recommendations for how to implement best practice across CBEA’s portfolio. Bringing cross-functional experience across business disciplines (business development, IT, finance, human resources, communications), this role will use strong organizational, problem-solving, and change management skills to support construction of the reliable architecture CBEA needs to operate with industry-leading efficiency and precision.
CrossBoundary is an investment firm – CBEA will look to you for practical insights on how to make discrete business decisions that will directly affect our financial outcomes.

Who We Are

The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to make a large impact on the energy access and renewable energy landscapes in Africa, bringing first-time grid quality power to 1 million people. Team members come from diverse backgrounds, but share a number of qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
CBEA is a small team, so we are looking for someone with a flexible skillset that can be adapted to add value across all of the team’s various activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, able to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, and passionate about energy access and renewable energy.

Who You Are

Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within the energy sector in underserved markets
Excellent attention to detail, but are solution-oriented and able to operate in situations where information is scarce, and the environment is constantly changing
A diligent closer; you have excellent follow-through and find a way to deliver consistently on complex, multi-stakeholder assignments on time and on budget
Compulsive organizer and optimizer; you’ve made rules for how you do most activities and you’re constantly updating your practices to improve results
A person who has awareness of and experience working with the latest software tools and applications for business data management and process automation
A person who has awareness of and experience working in customer-focused businesses
Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
A flexible, utility player

Primary Responsibilities

Create and update maps of core team processes and data flows across Investment, Technical, and Operations teams
Research and oversee implementation of new software tools to improve business processes and assist teams with troubleshooting and adoption
Draft firm policies and procedures to document business operations approaches
Manage contracts with third-party service providers
Support finance and policy teams to monitor and maintain statutory compliance in all CBEA markets
Lead CBEA entrance and incorporation in new markets
Design and deliver data-driven reports to measure firm KPIs, inform management decisions, and meet investor reporting requirements
Specific focus on monitoring and analyzing revenue growth. Recommending and implementing best practices to drive revenue across CBEA’s portfolio
Oversee firm knowledge management and implement improved methods of information-sharing across functional teams
Lead on short-term, interdisciplinary strategic initiatives at the request of the Operations Lead

Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

3-7 years’ experience working in operations or business intelligence roles at an international corporation or consulting for similar clients
Experience overseeing operation of ERPs or other data management and integration solutions
Experience in or understanding of working in African markets, particularly in the energy sector

Required skills and qualifications:

Cover letter describing at least two specific examples of prior work assignments you have completed that are relevant to the responsibilities of the Senior CBEA Operations Manager
3+ years’ experience working in operations, IT, or business intelligence at a top-tier international corporation or consulting for similar clients, OR
3+ years’ experience working in operations, IT, or business intelligence supporting growth of a start-up enterprise
Background in change management or business process optimization
Excellent strategic writing and presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
Comfort with ambiguity; ability to operate and create structure in a changing context
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Bachelor's degree more

Job Description
CrossBoundary is recruiting a full-time Data Scientist. We are seeking candidates with proven skills in managing large data sets; applying statistics, machine learning, and other techniques to drive towards meaningful insights; and presenting these insights to varied stakeholders.
CrossBoundary is not a development firm and is not seeking typical development skills. As a Data... Scientist, you will be a part of a cross-disciplinary team that has the potential to create a significant positive impact on underserved communities. You will work with data sets of vastly varying size, granularity, and quality and connect that information to concrete recommended actions. Data Scientist candidates should have at least 3 years of work experience (or applicable post-graduate education), with 1 year of experience working in high-caliber data science or consulting organizations. Experience working in developing countries will be regarded favorably.
Who You Are

A self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets
Seeks to take on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervision
Shows willingness to work, travel, and live in a sometimes-challenging environment
Has comfort with ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing context
Can build strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environments
Applies a “hacker mindset” towards challenges and unsolved problems

Primary Responsibilities

Management of data sets relevant to individual projects
Analysis of historical data to identify past and current patterns as well as causal relationships
Creation of predictive models, “What-if” scenarios, and time-series predictions
Design of recommendation algorithms to select optimal choices from universe of options
Co-teaming with advisory and other teams and driving them to connect the data to valuable insights
Management of relationships with stakeholders to create trust in the project deliverables

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

3 years of work experience (or applicable post-graduate education), with 1 year of experience working in high-caliber data science or consulting organizations
Experience working in developing countries will be regarded favorably
Expertise in at least one data-focused programming language (e.g.: Python, R, MATLAB)
Expertise in advanced statistical applications: non-parametric regression and classification, Bayesian methods, etc.
Expertise in visualization libraries (e.g.: Plotly, ggplot2, Tableau)
Experience in version control (e.g.: Git/GitHub) is a plus
Experience manipulating and transforming large data sets (e.g.: SQL, Spark, HDFS) is a plus
Experience in numerical optimization (e.g.: gradient-based techniques and MILP) is a plus
Experience with GIS tools (e.g.: ArcGIS, QGIS) is a plus
Ability to work independently and to learn new skills with minimal supervision
Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences more

Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities:

Develop and implement overall People division strategy to meet firm needs
Oversee talent acquisition team efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and selecting top talent to ensure the firm has the right people in the right roles
Support the employee experience team, including onboarding, crossboarding, and offboarding, to ensure that all team... members have a positive experience at CrossBoundary
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations, including immigration
Develop and implement a compensation and benefits strategy that is competitive, equitable, and aligned with the firm’s values, virtues, and goals
Lead and innovate on the firm’s performance management process to ensure it’s scalable and support the creation of employee learning and development programs
Manage all employee relations matters
Build out CrossBoundary’s people analytics capabilities to ensure the firm is making data-driven decisions and make relevant information available to stakeholders
Continue to build upon our culture of inclusion, diversity, and belonging, and promote an environment that values and supports employee engagement, development, and growth
Ensure employee safety and wellness
Innovate People systems and make sure they are maintained and scalable over time
Lead the growing People team, and maintain responsibility for team hiring, capacity building, performance management, and general team leadership duties 

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

Proven track record of leadership in human resources management, talent acquisition, and talent development
In-depth knowledge of human resources best practices and desire to stay up to date with the latest trends in the market
Demonstrated leadership in fast-moving and complex environments
Biased towards action 
Strong locus of control; takes extreme ownership over results
Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
Self-starter and innovator who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
Proven ability to recruit and build high-performing teams in multiple jurisdictions
Knowledge of HR employment laws and regulations across countries, including immigration laws
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences and through all levels of the firm
Comfort with ambiguity; can operate effectively in a changing context
Knowledge of various HR systems

Required skills and qualifications:

10+ years’ experience in human resource management, talent acquisition, and talent development with a preference for experience in the financial services and/or the renewable energy sector
Experience as a People Executive within a firm that is globally dispersed required
Experience working in the financial services and energy sectors will be regarded favorably
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred more

Job Description
CrossBoundary is recruiting a full time Principal to lead our growing Healthcare Advisory Practice. We are seeking candidates with 9+ years of relevant experience working in healthcare sector financing and strategy across underserved markets.
CrossBoundary is not a development firm and is not seeking typical development skills. As the Global Head of Healthcare Advisory, you will... oversee all aspects of this practice including business development, project execution, hiring and staffing, P&L management and building of a brand, alongside involvement in broader firm leadership activities. CrossBoundary is seeking investment professionals with deep technical expertise and relationships, and a track record of originating and closing healthcare transaction in our markets. Experience and background in developing countries will be regarded favorably.
As the leader of the healthcare team you will actively contribute to ongoing client engagements across the healthcare sector. Examples of our work include structuring blended financing solutions for healthcare investments, supporting innovative companies in their capital raising process, and assessing new markets and client segments for investors and growing companies across the sector.
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.
Primary Responsibilities

Lead a team of investment professionals, maintaining responsibility for hiring, capacity building, performance management, and general team leadership duties
Lead business development across multiple channels, including private commercial opportunities and government/donor-sponsored opportunities
Provide continuous client coverage of private capital investors, development finance institutions (DFIs), corporates ranging from SMEs to MNCs, and other relevant organizations to proactively identify advisory opportunities
Manage relationships with key CrossBoundary clients, such as USAID; provide strategic input into program design and oversee mandate execution and reporting
Provide deal and project leadership and execution oversight to a wide range of transaction-related advisory engagement:

Investment target identification and screening
Investor identification and relationship building
Detailed commercial due diligence/vendor due diligence
Development and/or review of robust, multi-faceted corporate and/or project finance models, as well as models used for valuations analysis, market sizing, etc.
Development of investment memoranda and teasers
Recommendations on optimal transaction structures based upon near-, medium- and long-term company strategic objectives and capitalization parameters, available instruments, and investor preferences
Market assessment and ongoing market analysis
Blended and innovative finance structuring, with an emphasis on health outcome achievement


Lead brand-building by driving team participation at conferences and on panel discussions, developing thought leadership pieces, and other involvement in relevant initiatives that help grow our visibility

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration or Finance or other relevant advanced degree preferred (extensive relevant experience may be accepted as equivalent)
7+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar, with a particular focus on healthcare
Experience living and/or working in underserved markets required
Exceptional management skills with an ability to serve as a coach and mentor to the team; can lead teams to results in challenging circumstances
High tolerance for ambiguity; ability to operate effectively through friction and opacity
Experience sourcing, advising on, and closing transactions in the healthcare sector
Great at building and maintaining relationships with colleagues and clients in the healthcare sector
Knowledge of corporate finance and project finance and familiarity with M&A processes, company evaluation, and valuation techniques
Knowledge of the global health financing ecosystem, and experience working with international organizations and government counterparts
Excellent quantitative skills and analytical abilities: can think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
Superb presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
Experience working with a range of stakeholders (including private equity firms, Development Finance Institutions, and development agencies) to support investments in high impact sectors
Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments
Understanding of project management principles and able to manage complex combinations of concurrent workstreams
Fluent in English. French skills beneficiary but not required more

Job Description
Many high impact projects, including many operating in sub-Saharan Africa, have difficulty in aligning with the Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) environmental and social requirements and lack the institutional capacity to implement newly adopted procedures in a timely manner consistent with the DFC’s expectations. As DFC works to increase investment in sub-Saharan Africa,... it is prepared to assist promising investees to help them meet international environmental and social policies and ensure maximum development impact.
CrossBoundary (CB) is currently hiring an Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist to assist prospective DFC investees.  The Specialist will work with the DFC’s Office of Development Policy (ODP).  The Specialist will evaluate existing processes and procedures for ODP’s impact, environmental, and social clearances and assist prospective and current DFC clients to create and implement policies and procedures that comply with DFC policy requirements. Further, the Specialist will coach DFC clients to assist them in building long-term capacity to enhance impact and reduce risk. Finally, they will monitor DFC clients for performance, conformance, and adherence to their newly adopted policies over time.
Requirements

Experience managing and reporting on International Finance Corporation (IFC) performance standards 
5+ years of relevant work experience 
Experience living and/or working in Sub-Saharan Africa
French language skills are advantageous

Who You Are

Finds Strength in Diversity. Skilled at creating professional relationships across countries, personalities, and the political spectrum to achieve a positive impact.
Thinks Deliberately. A practical thinker who can deliver simple, robust solutions. Both your oral and written communications are clear, concise, and accurate.
Biased to Action. High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to operate effectively amid change. Eager to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision.
Humble. Thrives in a non-hierarchical, collaborative environment and welcomes input on their approach from any teammate.
Relentlessly Curious. A diligent, patient problem-solver; you have the composure and skill to approach an issue from many angles until you unlock a solution. You persevere and find a way.
Acts Like an Owner. Takes personal accountability for delivering success. Identifies and acts on opportunities to influence outcomes rather than waiting for others.
Prioritizes Results: Systematic and highly organized project manager; you can track multiple activities across diverse workstreams while delivering results on time.
Champions Integrity: You hold yourself to rigorous international standards for E&S excellence, going beyond the minimum standard to improve outcomes for people and projects. more

Job Description
CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) is recruiting a full-time Business Development Director to actively support and drive the team in identifying, developing, and signing renewable energy hybrid projects. CBE’s renewable energy financing contracts secure cheaper, cleaner power at no upfront cost to African companies. The Business Development Director will primarily be responsible for the... commercial development of complex energy solutions for Africa’s leading businesses, especially in the mining sector. You will meet with target clients, develop and present bespoke proposals for local, regional, and global decision-makers, and negotiate and close energy financing contracts. In addition to project activities, you will also periodically evaluate our strategy, tools and processes, and implement improvements to them, including developing new products. This role reports to the Chief Commercial Officer.
Beyond your job description, CBE will look to you for practical insights on how to make discrete business decisions that will directly affect our overall business outcomes.
Who We Are
The CrossBoundary Energy team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world's most challenging and exciting renewable energy markets. The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to make a large impact on the clean energy landscape in Africa. 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 clean energy and its potential to transform underserved markets across Africa
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; crisp, clear, concise, and persuasive communicator
Strong quantitative skills; mastery of building, manipulating, reviewing, and correcting financial and pricing models
Empathetic and thoughtful listener who strives to learn from clients’ perspectives
Articulate, assertive negotiator who enjoys challenging preconceived notions and welcomes debate and disagreement as learning opportunities
Experienced at identifying champions and building coalitions within corporate bureaucracies to get things done; recognizes the unique challenges of business-to-business sales
Sound business judgment; able to independently evaluate and prioritize commercial initiatives
Fast learner who can effectively distill complex issues down to simple, clear, targeted messaging
Ability to identify and connect with a broad range of audiences
Comfort with ambiguity; thrives in a changing, challenging context

Required Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have the following skills and qualifications:

4+ years business experience at a top tier management consulting or investment firm
Bachelor’s and master’s degrees with either or both degrees related to business or energy
Work experience across multiple African countries
Work experience in the energy sector, renewable energy is a plus
Fluency in a relevant local or regional language, e.g., French

Required skills and qualifications:

4+ years business experience at a top tier firm
Bachelor's and master’s degrees
Work experience in emerging markets
Experience or deep interest in investing
Mastery of Excel and PowerPoint

Primary Responsibilities

Support, evaluate, and improve CBE’s overall lead generation strategy throughout all relevant geographies
Develop and iterate bespoke pricing for various project structures such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), leases, and loans across multiple geographies
Develop and present custom proposals to clients and answer questions about the commercial, financial, legal, and technical aspects of a solar PPA contract
Identify gaps in CBE’s value proposition to clients and generate new ideas for how to better server them
Support and problem solve with other BD team members to progress their projects to closure
Advise and lead negotiations for a variety of renewable energy financing contracts with support from legal and other internal teams
Assume responsibility for conducting diligence on complex large-scale projects to ensure they meet specified investment criteria
Manage and update internal tools and systems to maximize efficiency of the BD process more

Primary Responsibilities

Lead a team of investment professionals, maintaining responsibility for hiring, capacity building, performance management, and general team leadership duties
Lead business development across multiple channels, including private commercial opportunities and government- / donor-sponsored opportunities
Provide continuous client coverage of private capital investors,... development finance institutions (DFIs), corporates ranging from SMEs to MNCs, and other relevant organizations in order to proactively identify advisory opportunities
Provide deal and project leadership and execution oversight to a wide range of transaction-related advisory engagements:

Investment target identification and screening 

Use conventional and unconventional channels to identify and rigorously assess investment opportunities 
For targets that are not yet investment-ready, be able to concisely map out paths to investability and resources required to achieve investability  
Be able to credibly articulate investment opportunities’ social and environmental impact narratives 


Investor identification and relationship building 

Understand investor mandates, criteria, preferences, and existing portfolios
Understand investor appetite to work with DFIs or other development-oriented actors
Manage investor relationships 


Detailed commercial due diligence/vendor due diligence 

Directly conduct or facilitate investor (‘buy-side’) commercial due diligence
Compile and curate a comprehensive virtual data room


Robust, multi-faceted corporate and project finance models, including valuations of private companies using rigorous, defensible methodologies
Draft investment memoranda and teasers, author and update sophisticated financial models
Recommendations on optimal transaction structures based upon near-, medium- and long-term strategic objectives and capitalization parameters, available instruments, and investor preferences

Draft detailed illustrative term sheets for debt and equity deals, and carbon finance


Market assessment and ongoing market analysis

Conduct macroeconomic and geopolitical market assessments 


Provide sector analysis of priority areas for investment


Manage relationships with key CrossBoundary clients, such as USAID; provide strategic inputs to program design and oversee mandate execution and reporting

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

 Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or another advanced degree strongly desired
 5+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar
 Experience in natural capital, conservation, forestry, agriculture, or another relevant sector
 Knowledge of carbon markets, with experience developing carbon projects strongly preferred
 Track record of successfully developing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships
 Experience living and/or working in developing countries
 Demonstrated management skills; leading teams to results in challenging circumstances
 Leadership skills; preferably in a fast-moving and entrepreneurial environments
 Strong financial services-focused quantitative skills and accounting fluency, to include corporate finance, company valuation, comprehension of debt and equity capital 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
 Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
 Experience working with a range of stakeholders (including private equity firms, Development Finance Institutions, and development agencies) to support investments in high impact sectors more