Principal - Africa - CrossBoundary Advisory at CrossBoundary

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

Experience and Skills:


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