Associate / Senior Associate - APAC

Associate  / Senior Associate

CrossBoundary Asia Pacific Advisory

About The Firm

Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary provides transaction and investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in these markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com

Job Description

CrossBoundary is recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Asia Pacific team. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience living and working in the region and a thorough understanding of the investment landscape.

You will be tasked with evaluating investment opportunities, conducting macroeconomic markets assessments, and providing transaction support to both investors and capital seekers. Experience working with a range of stakeholders (including private equity firms, Development Finance Institutions, and development agencies) to support investments in high impact sectors as well as experience in Asia Pacific will be regarded favorably.

CrossBoundary is not a development firm and is not seeking typical development skills. Candidates should have 2-7 years of experience working in high calibre finance, investment banking or consulting organizations and an interest in having an impact in frontier markets.

Who We Are

CrossBoundary operates in frontier markets that also hold immense investment opportunities. 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.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications :

• 3-7 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity or similar
• Candidates must hold an MBA from a reputable institution
• Experience living and working in the Asia Pacific region
• 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; fluency in another Asian language is a plus

Primary Responsibilities

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Location

Mumbai, India (light to moderate regional and international travel is expected)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Skills Required

Financial Modeling, Storyboarding, Accounting