CrossBoundary

Associate MENA

MENA - Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Full Time

Associate

CrossBoundary MENA Team

About CrossBoundary

CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, has advised on over US$12 billion of closed transactions in underserved markets across a broad range of impactful sectors, including agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power.  

CrossBoundary Advisory is a trusted investment advisor for governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions, helping them unlock mutually beneficial transactions.  

The firm has over 180 professional staff across 20+ offices globally. Our advisory experience spans the Middle East and North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa. In the Middle East, CrossBoundary’s footprint covers Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, and Yemen. For additional information, visit www.crossboundary.com/advisory. 

Why join us?  

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. 

Within the MENACA team, your work will directly influence how leading development finance players set strategy, deploy capital, and pursue impact. The team offers a fast-moving environment, driven stakeholders, and the opportunity to become a thought partner on decisions that matter across the region.

Learn more at www.crossboundary.com. 

CrossBoundary is recruiting an Associate to join the MENA region Advisory team. We are seeking candidates who are interested in living and working in the MENA region and have a good understanding of the region’s investment landscape. 

Your primary responsibilities would be: 

Drive day-to-day project execution on workstreams including:   

  • Identifying and evaluating investment opportunities   
  • Conduct market, sector, and investment analysis to inform strategic decision-making 
  • Identifying and engaging with qualified regional and international investors   
  • Support the development of strategies for governments, development partners, and foundations, translating strategic objectives into clear priorities, initiatives, and actionable implementation plans 
Support the firm’s business development efforts in the MENA region by:  
  • Performing market assessments and identifying key potential clients and partners within regional markets  
  • Developing strategies for using CrossBoundary services to drive value for these potential clients  
  • Working closely with CrossBoundary leadership on developing partnerships and pursuing new business opportunities in regional markets  

Support on transaction advisory engagements by:  

  • Supporting or often leading complex commercial due diligence assignments   
  • Performing market research and developing client-facing recommendations   
  • Providing value-creation recommendations for post-investment strategy   
  • Advising on the structuring and deployment of blended finance vehicles  

Who you are 

  • Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets 

  • Adapts quickly to new responsibilities and unfamiliar areas of work.

  • Willingness to work, travel, and live in a sometimes-challenging environment 

  • Maintains effectiveness and focus when navigating uncertainty and shifting priorities

  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients and colleagues, managing competing expectations and priorities.

  • Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences 

  • 2-5 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity or similar  

  • Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage but not a requirement

Location 

Candidates will join our team in Dubai, UAE. This role will involve travel across the MENACA Region.  

Interested in applying? 

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! 

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] 
 

Data Processing 

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that CrossBoundary will collect and process your personal data for recruitment and employment-related purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Policy. Your information will be handled confidentially and only shared with relevant parties where necessary for the recruitment process or as required by law. 

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