MBA Summer Associate 2026 - West Africa

CrossBoundary•Washington, DC

72d

About The Position

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 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. CrossBoundary is recruiting MBA Associates to join our Advisory teams globally. As a member of one of our teams, you will actively help unlock capital in underserved markets by working with a broad range of investors, donors, and companies seeking capital to facilitate investment in the regions where we work. As an MBA Associate, you will identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct macroeconomic market assessments, and provide transaction support. Experience in developing countries is preferred. MBA Associate positions begin in early June and continue until early August, with some flexibility. This is a 12-week commitment.

Requirements

4+ years in top tier banking, consulting, private equity, or similar
Current MA or MBA candidate
Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
Excellent analytical ability and discipline; ability to think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the 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 modelling, financial forecasting, and budget development
Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in frontier markets, as well as the macro-economic trends that impact them
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
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Nice To Haves

Past exposure to Development Finance Institutions and/or development agencies is particularly relevant
Direct experience working in location is a plus
Language proficiency in location is a plus

Responsibilities

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