CrossBoundary
Senior Associate – Climate Finance - Washington, DC
CrossBoundary, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Associate – Climate FinanceCrossBoundary Natural CapitalAbout the FirmCrossBoundary 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 advised on over US$11bn worth of transactions across 75 countries globally, serving our clients from 24 offices spread across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Our advisory clients include development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, governments, and research institutions. Our investment platforms, CrossBoundary Energy, CrossBoundary Access, and CrossBoundary Educational Infrastructure, directly finance projects to bring cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable electricity, as well as education infrastructure, to developing countries. CrossBoundary’s Natural Capital portfolio focuses on unlocking private capital for nature-based solutions that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and address biodiversity loss.Job DescriptionCrossBoundary is recruiting a full-time Senior Associate that will specialize in climate finance investment opportunities and execution. You will support all aspects of fundraising, impact investing, investor relations, deal-sourcing, due diligence, deal structuring, and portfolio management. You will also support in establishing new strategic partnerships and developing thought leadership.Primary ResponsibilitiesCompany identification and evaluation
Identify and rigorously assess investment opportunities
Market assessment and ongoing market analysis
Conduct macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessmentsProvide sector analysis of priority areas for investment
Investor qualification and relations
Assist in identifying qualified investorsManage numerous investor relationships
Transaction support
Assist, and often lead a team in supporting complex transactions
Communications and knowledge product support
Develop external-facing PowerPoint decks, talking points for external meetings, briefing memos and other knowledge products
Who We AreCrossBoundary’s people 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. The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to create impact on the nature-based solutions landscape in emerging markets.Who You AreSelf-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved marketsPassionate about blended finance, private-sector development, and development financeAdept at managing multiple work streams and prioritizing effectivelyCommitted to creating sustainable climate finance solutions that contribute to climate change mitigation, and adaptation, and address biodiversity lossInterested in ways to help companies and investors improve their climate strategiesTakes on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervisionHigh tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing contextBuilds and maintains strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environmentsConfident presenting to high-level executivesPassionate about supporting other team members to realize their goalsRequired QualificationsAt least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a related finance or consulting field, including impact investing, development or emerging market finance, investment or business advisory services, or management consultingBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (or another relevant advanced degree/professional qualification)Track record of sourcing, structuring, closing, and exiting investmentsKnowledge of climate strategy, and/or carbon markets and/or experience developing nature-based carbon projects preferredExperience working in underserved marketsAbility to build strong relationships with senior management of potential investors, investees, and donorsStrong financial modelling skills; experience in fund and project finance modelling preferredStrong writer with a clear, active, and direct writing styleExcellent PowerPoint presentation skillsExcellent presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiencesFluency in spoken and written English is requiredPrior experience working with Development Finance Institutions preferredThink 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, apply! We want to hear from you.LocationsThe chosen candidate will join our team in Washington, DC office.Equal Opportunity EmployerCrossBoundary 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 our People team at
recruiting@crossboundary.com .
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Identify and rigorously assess investment opportunities
Market assessment and ongoing market analysis
Conduct macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessmentsProvide sector analysis of priority areas for investment
Investor qualification and relations
Assist in identifying qualified investorsManage numerous investor relationships
Transaction support
Assist, and often lead a team in supporting complex transactions
Communications and knowledge product support
Develop external-facing PowerPoint decks, talking points for external meetings, briefing memos and other knowledge products
Who We AreCrossBoundary’s people 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. The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to create impact on the nature-based solutions landscape in emerging markets.Who You AreSelf-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved marketsPassionate about blended finance, private-sector development, and development financeAdept at managing multiple work streams and prioritizing effectivelyCommitted to creating sustainable climate finance solutions that contribute to climate change mitigation, and adaptation, and address biodiversity lossInterested in ways to help companies and investors improve their climate strategiesTakes on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervisionHigh tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing contextBuilds and maintains strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environmentsConfident presenting to high-level executivesPassionate about supporting other team members to realize their goalsRequired QualificationsAt least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a related finance or consulting field, including impact investing, development or emerging market finance, investment or business advisory services, or management consultingBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (or another relevant advanced degree/professional qualification)Track record of sourcing, structuring, closing, and exiting investmentsKnowledge of climate strategy, and/or carbon markets and/or experience developing nature-based carbon projects preferredExperience working in underserved marketsAbility to build strong relationships with senior management of potential investors, investees, and donorsStrong financial modelling skills; experience in fund and project finance modelling preferredStrong writer with a clear, active, and direct writing styleExcellent PowerPoint presentation skillsExcellent presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiencesFluency in spoken and written English is requiredPrior experience working with Development Finance Institutions preferredThink 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, apply! We want to hear from you.LocationsThe chosen candidate will join our team in Washington, DC office.Equal Opportunity EmployerCrossBoundary 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 our People team at
recruiting@crossboundary.com .
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