• Application Deadline:
• Position: Analyst


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Data Science / Research 
  

Job Description

• As an Analyst, you will be tasked with evaluating investment opportunities, conducting macroeconomic market assessments, and providing transaction support to both investors and capital seekers.


• Analyst candidates should have 1-3 years of experience working in high-calibre finance or consulting organizations and experience working in developing countries – ideally in Nigeria.


• Expertise in project finance, renewable energy, agriculture, healthcare, creative industries and gender-lens investments will be regarded favourably. 

Who We Are 

• The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world's most challenging yet exciting markets. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Prepare investor documents including teasers, investment memoranda, business plans etc. 


• Conduct research and market assessments - macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments of relevant companies, industries, markets and topics 


• Provide sector analysis of priority areas for investment 


• Investor sourcing 


• Lead identification of qualified investors 


• Manage investor relationships 


• Develop valuation and operational financial models 


• Coordinate due diligence and transaction execution 


• Support with Monitoring and Evaluation activities 


• Support organization of conferences and other networking events 

Qualifications 

• Strong quantitative skills and finance background; familiar with company evaluation and valuation 


• 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 


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


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


• Comfort with ambiguity; ability to operate effectively in a changing context 


• Willingness to work and live in a sometimes challenging environment 


• Knowledge of the West African investment landscape (or previous work experience in West Africa) 


• Experience working with a range of stakeholders (including private equity firms, Development Finance Institutions, and development agencies) to support investments in high-impact sectors 


• Bachelor’s degree required