Senior Associate – Natural Capital - Francophone Africa at CrossBoundary

As a Senior Associate, you will lead market and value‑chain assessments, identify and evaluate investment opportunities, and provide transaction support to both investors and capital seekers. In the Congo Basin, this work includes building relationships with private sector companies in agriculture and broader nature‑based sectors, as well as with investors such as DFIs, carbon financiers and banks. The role also includes frequent travel within the region, including to rural areas, to engage with local stakeholders, such as smallholder farmers. You will also support business development, new strategic partnerships, and thought leadership.

Who You Are


Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred (or another relevant advanced degree/professional qualification)
5+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar
Experience living and/or working in underserved markets required; experience in the Central Africa and the Congo Basin highly preferred
Background in agriculture or natural capital is preferred
High tolerance for ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
Strong quantitative skills and analytical abilities: can think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
Great at building and maintaining relationships under stress with colleagues and clients in the sector and/or region
Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
Experience in project management/leadership roles preferred
Excellent presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments
Fluency in English and French is required
Experience in natural capital, conservation, forestry, agriculture, or similar sector strongly preferred
Knowledge of carbon markets, with experience developing carbon projects preferred


Primary Responsibilities


Manage multiple projects/deals/workstreams concurrently with various supporting staff configurations
Independently cultivate and manage relationships with existing and potential investors, clients, companies, and other stakeholders
Make complex and challenging value-driven decisions
Manage entire project portfolios
Support and manage teams in the implementation of complex transactions, projects, and tasks
Drive workstreams with clients directly and independently
Conduct and draft analyses, which include market assessments, investment memorandums, as well as macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
Development and mentorship of junior staff
Foster talent across teams and the firm; encourage diversity of people and ideas
Support recruitment and define inspiring others and building the firm's culture as a core responsibility
Advise on carbon project development and deal structuring