Associate / Senior Associate - MENACA

CROSSBOUNDARY GROUP; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment advisory firm in Dubai is looking for a Senior Associate to join their Advisory team. The role focuses on driving project execution, identifying investment opportunities, and supporting business development in the MENA region. Candidates should have 2-7 years of experience in investment banking or management consulting, strong client relationships, and excellent presentation skills. This position may require travel across the MENA region and demands a self-starter passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or private equity.
• Strong contacts in the financial services sector in the MENA region.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive project execution on workstreams including identifying investment opportunities.
• Conduct sector or geographic landscape assessments.
• Support business development efforts in the MENA region.

Skills

Investment banking

Management consulting

Private equity

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Job description

Senior Associate - CrossBoundary Advisory

About CrossBoundary

CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. We have advised 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?

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 you’ll do

CrossBoundary is recruiting an Associate / Senior Associate to join the Advisory team. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience living and working in the MENA region, with strong contacts across the region’s financial services sector, and a thorough understanding of the investment landscape.

Your primary responsibilities would be:

• Drive day to day project execution on workstreams including:
• Identifying and evaluating investment opportunities
• Conducting sector or geographic landscape assessments
• Identifying and engaging with qualified regional and international investors
• Support the firm’s business development efforts in the MENA region by:
• Performing market assessments and identify 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
• Support on investment advisory engagements by:
• Supporting or often leading complex commercial due diligence assignments
• Performing market research and developing client‑facing recommendations
• Providing value‑creation recommendations for post‑investment strategy
• Advising on the structuring and deploying of blended finance vehicles

Who you are

• Self‑starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
• Takes on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervision
• Willingness to work, travel, and live in a sometimes‑challenging environment
• High tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing context
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environments
• Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• 2-7 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity or similar

Location

Candidates will join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role will involve travel across the MENA region.

Interested in applying?

Think you have what it takes but 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!

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]