CrossBoundary West Africa Advisory Analyst

Analyst - 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

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 you'll do

You are someone who:

• Is a self-starter motivated by impact in frontier and emerging markets
• Demonstrates resilience and is willing to step outside your comfort zone culturally, intellectually, and geographically
• Is comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Is excited by the opportunity to work, travel, and potentially live in challenging contexts
• Brings intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in global markets, energy, infrastructure, geopolitics, and development finance

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1–3 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, management consulting, or similar analytical roles
• Experience engaging with government clients or institutional stakeholders, with ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of project management principles and ability to coordinate multiple priorities
• Ability to interpret macroeconomic, regulatory, and sector-specific dynamics
• Willingness to travel and work in dynamic environments
• Prior exposure to West Africaand Emerging Markets is a plus

Primary Responsibilities

• Support transaction advisory work including financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis
• Assist in preparation of investment memoranda, business plans, and client presentations
• Conduct commercial and market due diligence across sectors and geographies
• Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling to assess investment risk and return
• Conduct market, regulatory, macroeconomic, and policy research to inform recommendations
• Develop insights on sector trends and investment opportunities in [REGION]
• Support capital raising efforts, including investor identification and outreach
• Assist in structuring and evaluating innovative financing solutions
• Maintain internal transaction trackers and knowledge management tools
• Support business development, including EOIs, RFPs, and proposal development
• Prepare meeting notes and client engagement summaries

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  [email protected]