Associate Principal - Senegal

CrossBoundary • Full-time • Dakar • 3w ago

Associate Principal - Senegal
CrossBoundary West Africa 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 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
Why join us?

Who we are
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 youll do
CrossBoundary is recruiting an Associate Principal to join the West Africa team. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience living and working in the region and a thorough understanding of the investment landscape.

Your primary responsibilities will be:

Provide deal and project leadership across transaction advisory engagements, including:
- Identifying, screening and evaluating investment opportunities
- Conducting sector or geographic landscape assessments
- Identifying, engaging and building relationships with qualified regional and international investors 
- Leading complex commercial due diligence and vendor due diligence assignments
- Developing and reviewing financial models investment memoranda, teasers, and client-facing recommendations
- Providing value-creation recommendations for post investment strategy 
- Advising on the structuring and deployment of blended finance vehicles and providing recommendations on optimal transaction structures
Support the firm’s business development efforts in the region by:
- Managing relationships with key CrossBoundary clients
- Performing market assessments and identifying 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
- Originating transactions and projects, and growing CrossBoundary's footprint and visibility in West Africa
Contribute to developing the West Africa team by:
- Managing investment professionals, with responsibility for hiring, capacity building and performance management
- Leading the team to results in challenging and ambiguous circumstances, fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and bias for action
- Serving as a coach and mentor to junior team members, supporting their professional growth and technical development
Build CrossBoundary's brand and visibility in the region by:
- Representing CrossBoundary at key regional forums and with strategic partners
- Driving team participation at conferences and on panel discussions
- Developing thought leadership pieces and contributing to relevant industry initiatives

Who You Are
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

At least 8 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity or similar
Candidates must hold an MBA from a reputable institution (extensive relevant experience may be accepted as equivalent)
Experience living and working in the West Africa region
Strong business development acumen
Strong quantitative skills; familiar with diligence and valuation methodologies
Familiarity and comfort with financial modeling and accounting 
Experience with high-quality slide-design and storyboarding 
Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in frontier markets, as well as the macro-economic trends that impact them
Possesses tangible grit, seeks differentiation by intentionally taking self outside of comfort zone physically, culturally and intellectually
Experience working with a range of stakeholders (including private equity firms, Development Finance Institutions, and development agencies) to support investments in high impact sectors 
Demonstrated fluency in English, both written and verbal

Location
This role is based in Senegal (light to moderate regional and international travel is expected).

Interested in applying?
Think You Have What It Takes? 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, apply! We want to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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