Investment Analyst and Associate

About the Firm

CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase and lease agreements. With a secured portfolio exceeding US$710M, the company boasts over 500MW of solar PV and wind generation, approximately 600MWh of battery energy storage. Their clients include industry leaders like Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, and Devki Group.

The diverse portfolio features large-scale renewable-led hybrid power plants for mines, rooftop and ground-mount solar PV plants for industrial clients, and distributed solar PV and battery power solutions for telecommunications sites. As a member of the CrossBoundary Group, founded in 2011, CrossBoundary Energy is dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets.

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. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.

What you’ll do

CrossBoundary Energy is recruiting full-time Investment Analysts and Associates to support our Investment team. As a member of the team, you will contribute to all fundraising, project due diligence and investment, portfolio management and risk mitigation workstreams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Fundraising: Preparation of group-level equity and debt capital raising materials and processes, including corporate and project finance models, presentations, investment memoranda, and due diligence Q&A
• Strategic due diligence and investment: Assessment of corporate and project investment opportunities, alignment with portfolio objectives, return requirements, and risk appetite
• Project development: Analysis of economics and risks within project development, power purchase, procurement, and operations contracts, to support the Business Development team
• Portfolio management: Maintenance of portfolio models and tracking of investment performance metrics
• Group and project structuring: Portfolio and project-level tax, capital and corporate structuring, to deliver optimal economic outcomes
• Inorganic growth: Analysis and execution of project and corporate M&A initiatives
• Investor management: Preparation of investor updates and engagement materials
• Risk mitigation: Identification and mitigation of investment risks

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous tenure at any of the following (Analyst: 1-2 years, Associate: 3-5 years):
  • An energy, infrastructure or project finance team of top-tier investment or commercial bank or Big 4 professional services firm
  • A specialist financial advisory firm or investor focused on energy / infrastructure
  • The investment team at a successful energy developer
• Demonstrated experience in corporate/project finance, financial modelling, due diligence, investment analysis, fundraising, and/or transaction execution
• Experience in or understanding of African markets, particularly in the energy sector
• Excellent analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to project manage multiple, complex workstreams and interact with broad stakeholder groups
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Who You Are

• You are a self-starter passionate about creating lasting change within the energy sector in emerging markets
• You are a critical thinker, intellectually stimulated by energy, power, geopolitics, economics, and the environment
• You are a patient puzzle-solver who perseveres through complexity to find practical solutions
• You are a skilled communicator and relationship builder across jurisdictions and cultures
• You are solution-oriented and able to operate in situations where information is scarce, and the environment is constantly changing
• You are ethical and principled, with a strong grasp of international standards for investor relations and compliance
• You are systematic and highly organized, with personal accountability for managing multiple workstreams
• You thrive in dynamic environments and are excited to contribute to impactful projects
• You are eager to learn and grow in the energy transition investment space

Location / Travel
Our preferred locations are Nairobi, Kenya, and London, United Kingdom. Some infrequent travel will be required.

Think you have what it takes but are 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!