- 4+ years of experience in top-tier consulting, investment banking, private equity, or similar
- Current MA or MBA candidate
- Self-starter with a passion for creating lasting change in underserved markets
- Excellent analytical ability and discipline; ability to think clearly, structure problems logically, and design solutions that focus on core issues
- Ability to build strong relationships with partners and colleagues in challenging environments
- Exceptional presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
- Demonstrated leadership skills; preferably in fast-moving and entrepreneurial environments
- Proficient in basic accounting, financial modeling, financial forecasting, and budget development
- Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in frontier markets, as well as macro-economic trends that impact them
- Past exposure to Development Finance Institutions and/or development agencies is particularly relevant
- Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
- Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in a challenging environment
- Comfortable with ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
- Humble
- Direct experience working in Africa or other underserved markets a plus
- Leading transaction advisory work by:
- Sourcing and evaluating potential investment opportunities
- Sourcing and leading investor reach outs on behalf of companies' management
- Supporting transactions through due diligence and post-investment strategy
- Conducting market assessment and ongoing trend analysis by:
- Undertaking macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
- Providing sector analysis of priority areas for investment
- Driving CrossBoundary's growth in new markets by:
- Pitching and overseeing proposal responses for strategic new business opportunities which are aligned with CrossBoundary's mission
- Identifying and synthesizing key trends amongst our clients and the geographies which we serve
- Managing investor relationships
- Please only submit one application. In your application, you will have the opportunity to indicate your top 2nd and 3rd region or team preferences.
- Applicants who are shortlisted for interviews will be notified.
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MBA Associate 2025 - City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality - CrossBoundary Group

5 days ago

Description
MBA Associate
Join CrossBoundary Advisory as an MBA Associate and be part of a mission-driven investment and advisory firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets.
About Us
CrossBoundary Group is a specialized investment and advisory firm with a proven track record of advising on over US$12bn+ worth of transactions across 80+ countries globally. Our clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions.
Our Impact
We directly finance projects to bring cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable electricity, as well as education infrastructure, to developing countries. Our renewable energy platform, CrossBoundary Energy, is active in over 10 African countries and has a portfolio of over US$100 million of renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across the continent.
Who We Are
The CrossBoundary team is made up of passionate individuals who are 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.
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities
What We Offer
CrossBoundary offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to making a positive impact in underserved markets. If you are passionate about our mission and have the required skills and experience, please submit your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to
.Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Application Process
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Mba Associate 2025 - South Africa
Ananzi- Johannesburg
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Associate Partner
MSP Staffing LTD- Johannesburg
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Investment Associate
MSP Staffing LTD- Johannesburg
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Corporate Finance Associate
Network Recruitment- Johannesburg
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Senior Associate
Partners In Performance International Pty Ltd- Johannesburg
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African Business Development Director
Airbus- Johannesburg
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Director of Brand Management
RPMGlobal- City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
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HubSpot CRM + Marketing Analyst
ITC WORLDWIDE- Johannesburg
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Research Manager – Political Economy and Policy
Krutham- Sandton
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Portfolio Transactions Manager
TalentCru- Sandton
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Senior Risk Manager: Financial Institutions
TalentCru- Sandton
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Head of Service
ZEISS Group- Randburg
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Chief Information Security Officer
Boardroom Appointments- Germiston
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Tax Manager
EmergencyMD- Springs