Intern Analyst at CrossBoundary

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 several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

Who You Are

• Graduate or current student of a Grande Ecole de Commerce or Grande Ecole d’Ingénieur
• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets
• Experience living and/or working in underserved markets and/or Africa highly preferred
• High tolerance for ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
• Strong quantitative skills and analytical abilities: can think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
• Familiarity with company fundraising process, including investor due diligence processes
• Great at building and maintaining relationships under stress with colleagues and clients in the sector and/or region
• Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
• Excellent presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality output within time constraints
• Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
• Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments 
• Familiarity and comfort with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Comfort operating in a Business English environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct market assessments (primarily in the renewable energy sector) 
• Engage with cleantech companies, business associations, DFIs, government offices, etc. to identify and develop investment opportunities in the renewable energy sector
• Conduct macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments 
• Provide sector analysis of priority areas for investment 
• Investor sourcing 
• Transaction support 
• Support organization of conferences and other networking events

Location

The chosen candidate will join our team in Dakar, Johannesburg, Lagos, or Nairobi.