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About the role
The role is with CrossBoundary Advisory supporting a leading development finance institution across Anglophone West Africa. The investment professional will help source, assess, and support transactions from origination through post‑close, with field presence in the region.
What you'll do
Develop relationships with project sponsors, developers, financiers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities.
Review teasers, information memoranda, and financial models to support initial screening and memos.
Maintain pipeline entries and assist due diligence, including documentation for investment committees.
Provide market intelligence, transaction support, and post‑close monitoring across assigned regions.
Prepare concise market reports, trainings, and presentations aligned to regional priorities.
Travel within West Africa as required, with pre‑authorization and reimbursement per policy.
What they're looking for
Master’s degree preferred in business, finance, economics or related field; CFA beneficial.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in investment banking, financial advisory, project finance or related fields.
At least 3 years in emerging markets and 2 years in Africa; strong corporate finance and negotiation skills.
Proficiency with financial modeling, statement analysis, and MS Office; ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Extensive Africa network and diplomatic engagement skills; ability to work independently and across teams.
Citizenship required: US citizenship.
For applicants in Nigeria
The listing states Lagos, Nigeria as the location and mentions West Africa travel; it does not state timezone requirements beyond West Africa, confirm before interviewing.
Hiring region indicated as West Africa with regional travel; Nigeria is included in the eligible region.
The listing specifies US citizenship; work authorization in Nigeria is not detailed beyond that, confirm during interview.
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