Kenya Internship Program - Investment Advisory
Nairobi, Kenya
Internship
Entry Level
Kenya Internship Program 2026 - Investment Advisory Intern
CrossBoundary Group
About the Firm
CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. We have advised US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our clients include governments, development of 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.
Why join us?
CrossBoundary is a unique group of people genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting renewable energy markets, driven by a mission to unlock capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved regions. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
What you will do
CrossBoundary is recruiting a full-time Intern to join the Advisory team in Kenya. As a member of the advisory team, you will work on impactful transactions and engagements across East & Central Africa. This internship provides a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in financial analysis, macroeconomic research, transaction advisory, and consulting.
The role will be for an initial three-month period, with the potential to extend this for another three months subject to the intern's performance.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Gain
CrossBoundary Group
About the Firm
CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. We have advised US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our clients include governments, development of 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.
Why join us?
CrossBoundary is a unique group of people genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting renewable energy markets, driven by a mission to unlock capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved regions. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
What you will do
CrossBoundary is recruiting a full-time Intern to join the Advisory team in Kenya. As a member of the advisory team, you will work on impactful transactions and engagements across East & Central Africa. This internship provides a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in financial analysis, macroeconomic research, transaction advisory, and consulting.
The role will be for an initial three-month period, with the potential to extend this for another three months subject to the intern's performance.
Responsibilities
- Mandate support: Contribute to active client engagements across CrossBoundary Advisory workstreams
- Research and analysis: Conduct market assessments covering macroeconomic and sector-level dynamics
- Financial modelling: Support the development of financial models under the guidance of senior team members
- Client materials: Help prepare client-facing documents including presentations and reports
- Events and networking: Help organise stakeholder engagement events
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in investment advisory and transaction structuring in emerging markets
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders including private investors, development finance institutions, and development agencies
- A strong foundation for a career in finance, consulting, or development
- Recently completed a university or similar educational program in finance, business administration, economics, or a related field
- Comfortable with numbers and analytical work; experience with Excel or financial modelling (even at a coursework level) is a plus
- Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
- Familiarity with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Experience or demonstrated interest in consulting or financial analysis is a plus
- Curious, driven, and eager to learn in a fast-paced professional environment
- Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
Location
Candidates will join our team in Nairobi, Kenya
Application:
Please note that applications will close on Tuesday, March 24 2026.
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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]
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