Principal - CrossBoundary Advisory

Position Title : Principal

CrossBoundary Advisory

Location

Sub-Saharan Africa (Location Flexible)

About The Firm

Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a substantial return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets. CrossBoundary provides investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in fragile and frontier markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions. Learn more at

Job Description

CrossBoundary (CB) is currently seeking to engage with qualified investment professionals to join our Africa team to identify and mobilize high-impact investment opportunities that catalyze private sector growth throughout Africa. This role will focus on sourcing investment opportunities, overseeing commercial due diligence, and conducting market studies, regularly in partnership with leading private equity (PE) and development finance institutions (DFIs) across the region. Principals also contribute to regional business development and grow the business activities of CrossBoundary in the Africa region, including originating transactions and projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Market Engagement & Transaction Sourcing

Build and maintain a strong network of contacts in public and private sectors to facilitate deal sourcing

Conduct comprehensive analyses of new investments

Understand investor mandates, criteria, preferences, and existing portfolios

Represent the firm at regional investment forums and stakeholder convenings to expand visibility and build strategic partnerships

Qualifications & Experience

8+ years of relevant work experience in investment banking, private equity, development finance, financial advisory, or related fields

Experience in emerging markets and familiarity with development finance

Think you have what it takes but are 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!

We are open to candidates being based in any of our offices in Africa.

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

Interested candidates should apply at

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