MBA Associate 2025 - Power & Infrastructure
London, London, United Kingdom
Temporary
Mid Level
MBA Associate 2025
CrossBoundary Advisory
About the Firm
CrossBoundary Group is a mission-driven investment and advisory firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary Advisory provides transaction and investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in these markets. CrossBoundary Advisory has advised on over US$12bn worth of transactions across 80 countries globally, serving our clients from 26 offices spread across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions.
Our investment platforms, CrossBoundary Energy, CrossBoundary Energy Access, and CrossBoundary Educational Infrastructure, directly finance projects to bring cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable electricity, as well as education infrastructure, to developing countries. Anchoring the Group’s work in the renewable energy sector, CrossBoundary Energy is currently active in more than 10 African countries and is delivering a portfolio of over US$400 million of renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across the continent. CrossBoundary Energy Access uses blended finance and an innovative project financing structure to unlock capital for mini-grids with a mission to bring electricity for the first time to more than 170,000 people.
Job Description
CrossBoundary is seeking an MBA Associate to join our global Power and Infrastructure Advisory team in London. We are looking for candidates with experience in the development or financing of power and infrastructure projects, particularly in the clean energy sector. The Associate will engage in various aspects of the advisory practice, including business development, transaction support, and broader company initiatives.
In this position, you will assess investment opportunities, perform macroeconomic market analyses, and provide critical transaction support. Your contributions will help drive transformative investments in emerging markets, with a focus on expanding renewable energy deployment in the regions we serve. Prior experience working in developing countries is valued.
MBA Associate positions begin in early June and continue until early August, with some flexibility. This is a 12-week commitment.
Who We Are
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.
Who You Are
CrossBoundary Advisory
About the Firm
CrossBoundary Group is a mission-driven investment and advisory firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary Advisory provides transaction and investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in these markets. CrossBoundary Advisory has advised on over US$12bn worth of transactions across 80 countries globally, serving our clients from 26 offices spread across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions.
Our investment platforms, CrossBoundary Energy, CrossBoundary Energy Access, and CrossBoundary Educational Infrastructure, directly finance projects to bring cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable electricity, as well as education infrastructure, to developing countries. Anchoring the Group’s work in the renewable energy sector, CrossBoundary Energy is currently active in more than 10 African countries and is delivering a portfolio of over US$400 million of renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across the continent. CrossBoundary Energy Access uses blended finance and an innovative project financing structure to unlock capital for mini-grids with a mission to bring electricity for the first time to more than 170,000 people.
Job Description
CrossBoundary is seeking an MBA Associate to join our global Power and Infrastructure Advisory team in London. We are looking for candidates with experience in the development or financing of power and infrastructure projects, particularly in the clean energy sector. The Associate will engage in various aspects of the advisory practice, including business development, transaction support, and broader company initiatives.
In this position, you will assess investment opportunities, perform macroeconomic market analyses, and provide critical transaction support. Your contributions will help drive transformative investments in emerging markets, with a focus on expanding renewable energy deployment in the regions we serve. Prior experience working in developing countries is valued.
MBA Associate positions begin in early June and continue until early August, with some flexibility. This is a 12-week commitment.
Who We Are
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.
Who You Are
- 3-4 years of experience working in the project finance or Power and/or Infrastructure team at one or more of the following: a specialist advisor, a renewable energy/infrastructure developer with a sizable project portfolio, top-tier infrastructure fund, a development finance institution, a lender, or an investment bank.
- Current MA or MBA candidate
- Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in emerging 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
- Skilled in basic accounting, financial modeling (with a focus on project finance), 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
- 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 location is a plus
- Language proficiency in location is a plus
- Leading transaction advisory work by:
- Sourcing and evaluating potential investment opportunities
- Sourcing and leading investor reachouts 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 that are aligned with CrossBoundary’s mission
- Identifying and synthesizing key trends amongst our clients and the geographies which we serve
- Managing investor relationships
Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? 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, 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].
Location:
London, United Kingdom
- 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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