Associate – Natural Capital - Johannesburg
CrossBoundary Group is a mission-driven investment and advisory firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary Advisory provides transaction and investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in these markets.
CrossBoundary Advisory is recruiting a full-time Associate. We seek candidates with experience across finance, strategy, and understanding of the investment landscape and nature-based solutions (conservation, natural capital, forestry, agriculture, etc.) in emerging markets.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred (or another relevant advanced degree/professional qualification)
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar
- Experience living and/or working in underserved markets required; experience in East and Southern Africa region, and specifically Mozambique, highly preferred
- High tolerance for ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
- Strong quantitative skills and analytical abilities: can think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
- Great at building and maintaining relationships under stress with colleagues and clients in the sector and/or region
- Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
- Experience in project management/leadership roles preferred
- Excellent presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
- Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
- Fluency in English is required
- Experience in natural capital, conservation, forestry, agriculture, or similar sector strongly preferred
- Knowledge of carbon markets, with experience developing carbon projects preferred
Primary Responsibilities
- Identifying and evaluating investment opportunities
- Conducting sector or geographic landscape assessments
- Identifying and engaging with qualified regional and international investors
- Support on transaction advisory engagements by:
- Performing market research and developing client-facing recommendations
- Advising on the structuring and deploying of blended finance vehicles
- Advise on carbon project development and deal structuring
- Cultivate and manage relationships with existing and potential investors, clients, companies, and other stakeholders
- Supporting business development through proactive opportunity sourcing and relationship building
Locations
The chosen candidate will join our team in Johannesburg. This role will involve travel.
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
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