Principal - Africa - Crossboundary Advisory

Crossboundary; Remote; ZAR 1 499 000 - 2 166 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Principal to join their Africa team. This role involves sourcing and overseeing high-impact investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and fostering relationships with investors in frontier markets. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience in investment banking or private equity, with strong skills in financial modeling and project structuring. The position offers flexibility in location, with an open approach to candidates based in any African office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or development finance.
• Expertise in project structuring and corporate finance.
• Demonstrated independence in work.

Responsibilities

• Source and oversee investment opportunities across Africa.
• Conduct analyses of new investments including financial feasibility.
• Build relationships with investors and strategic partners.

Skills

Investment banking

Private equity

Development finance

Financial advisory

Financial modeling

Project structuring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Position Title : Principal

CrossBoundary Advisory

Location : Africa (Location Flexible)

About the Firm

Founded in , 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 companies, and research institutions.

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
• Serve as the principal point of contact in prospecting the market and building a pipeline of deals
• Monitor policy or legislation changes affecting transactions
• Due Diligence & Transaction Execution: Conduct comprehensive analyses of new investments
• Evaluate financial, technical, legal, and political feasibility
• Work with robust, multi-faceted corporate and project finance models, including valuations, of private companies using rigorous, defensible methodologies
• Support negotiations on investment terms
• Provide recommendations on optimal transaction structures based upon company strategic objectives
• Investor identification and relationship building: Understand investor mandates, criteria, preferences, and existing portfolios
• Develop and manage investor relationships: Contribute to business development across multiple channels
• Represent the firm at regional investment forums and stakeholder convenings to expand visibility and build strategic partnerships
• Contribute to shaping the firm's growth strategy in Africa by identifying emerging sectors, geographies, and client segments with strong potential for impact and commercial returns

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in investment banking, private equity, development finance, financial advisory, or related fields
• Expertise in project structuring, corporate and project finance, and financial modeling
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision
• Existing network of professional contacts in frontier markets preferred

Knowledge of the investment landscape in African markets

Additional Advantages : Experience in emerging markets and familiarity with development finance

Experience in international markets, with preference for an existing network of professional contacts in respective regions

Location

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer.

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