Associate / Senior Associate - MENACA

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

Job summary

A leading investment advisory firm is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate to support clients in unlocking capital for impactful investments in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role involves driving project execution, identifying investment opportunities, and supporting business development across the MENA region. Candidates should have 2-7 years of relevant experience and strong connections in the financial services sector. The firm values self-starters with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating lasting change.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar fields.
• Experience living and working in the MENA region.
• Strong contacts within the region's financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day project execution on workstreams.
• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Support the firm's business development efforts in the MENA region.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong relationship building

Excellent presentation skills

High tolerance for ambiguity

Market assessment skills

Job description

Join CrossBoundary as our Associate / Senior Associate - Advisory and support clients in unlocking capital for impactful investments that drive sustainable change.

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 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 [e-mail]