Senior Associate

Emerging Europe – Kyiv, Ukraine

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$11bn worth of transactions across 75 countries globally, serving our clients from 23 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. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.

Job Description

CrossBoundary is recruiting a full-time Senior Associate to join the Investment Advisory team in Kyiv. You will work on impactful transactions in Ukraine, in addition to building CrossBoundary’s long-term presence in the region. You will conduct macroeconomic market assessments, provide investment transaction support, and support our donor and investor clients in unlocking capital that has a significant positive benefit for Ukraine. As Senior Associate, you will have significant project management responsibilities to ensure excellent deliverable creation and execution.

We seek candidates with 3-6 years of experience working in management consulting, investment banking, or private equity.

Who You Are

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

• Passionate about blended finance, private-sector development, and development finance

• Adept at managing multiple work streams and prioritizing effectively

• Committed to creating sustainable finance solutions that contribute to long-term stability and economic growth in Ukraine

• Interested in ways to help companies and investors overcome the barriers associated with investing in Ukraine

• Takes on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervision

• High tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing context

• Relationship builder who can forge and manage strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environments, providing excellent service to those we serve

• Confident presenting to high-level executives

• Passionate about supporting other team members to realize their goals

• Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments

Who We Are
CrossBoundary’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 in Ukraine.

Required qualifications
Ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• At least 3-6 years of relevant experience in a related finance or consulting field, including management consulting, investment banking, private equity, development finance, or impact investing

• Ability to manage the production of complex deliverables with excellence

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Excellent PowerPoint presentation skills

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

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required

• Familiarity with principles of corporate valuation and finance is required

• Ability to build strong relationships with senior management of potential investors, companies, and donors

• Financial modelling skills preferred

• Strong writer with a clear, active, and direct writing style

• Experience in agriculture and renewable energy is a plus

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and manage multiple projects/transactions/workstreams concurrently with various supporting staff configurations

• Draft analyses, which may include financial models, market assessments, investment memorandums, and pitch decks, as well as macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments

• Manage relationships with existing and potential investors, clients, companies, and other stakeholders

• Assist with opportunity identification and evaluation

• Provide sector analysis of priority areas for investment

• Support investor identification and relationship building

• Assist and often lead a team in supporting complex transactions

• Mentor more junior team members

• Support with recruitment

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, apply! We want to hear from you.

Locations

Candidates will join our team in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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 recruiting@crossboundary.com.