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MBA Associate 2026 CrossBoundary Advisory

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

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 a number of qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

CrossBoundary is seeking an MBA Associate to join our global Power and Infrastructure Advisory team in London. We are looking for candidates with experience in the development or financing of power and infrastructure projects. The MBA Associate will engage in various aspects of the advisory practice, including business development, transaction support, and broader company initiatives. This program begins in early June and continues until early August and is a 12‑week commitment, with some flexibility.

• Leading transaction advisory work by:
  • Supporting feasibility and pre‑feasibility studies for critical infrastructure projects
  • Sourcing and evaluating potential investment opportunities
  • Supporting deal structuring and refining business models to drive bankable transactions
  • Fundraising for transactions including supporting due diligence
  • Post‑investment strategy
• Supporting CrossBoundary’s growth in new sectors and markets by:
  • Supporting RFP responses for strategic new business opportunities
  • Proactive opportunity creating through ideation and co‑creation with potential clients
  • Developing thought leadership and supporting CB participation in external facing events like panels etc.

• Current MBA candidate
• 3‑4 years of experience working in project finance or Power and/or Infrastructure team at one or more of the following: a specialist advisor, a renewable energy/infrastructure developer with a sizable project portfolio, top‑tier infrastructure fund, a development finance institution, a lender, or an investment bank.
• Excellent analytical ability, ability to think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues, even in ambiguous situations
• Strong comfort with PowerPoint and Excel – including skilled in basic accounting and financial modeling
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Ability to operate independently with good time management and attention to detail, and ability to achieve tangible outcomes in fast‑moving and entrepreneurial environments
• An understanding and/or interest in the challenges and opportunities businesses and capital face in emerging and frontier markets, and macro‑economic trends that impact them

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 recruiting@crossboundary.com

• Please submit only one application. In your application, you will have the opportunity to indicate your top 2nd and 3rd region or team preferences.
• Applicants who are shortlisted for interviews will be notified by mid‑January 2026.