At a Glance
- Tasks: Support investment analysis and identify sustainable opportunities in emerging markets.
- Company: CrossBoundary, a mission-driven firm focused on sustainable finance.
- Benefits: Work on impactful projects, collaborate with a diverse team, and gain global exposure.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and engagement with key stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainability while developing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years in investment roles, strong financial modelling, and research skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
About Cross Boundary
Cross Boundary Group is a mission-driven investment and advisory firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and robust returns in underserved markets.
Founded in 2011, the firm has supported transactions worth over $11 billion across 75 countries from more than 20 offices worldwide, primarily in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Cross Boundary has a diverse clientele, including development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, governments, and research institutions.
The Natural Capital Advisory practice, a key segment of Cross Boundary, focuses on mobilizing private capital for nature-based solutions addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.
Through investment platforms like Cross Boundary Energy and Cross Boundary Access, the firm invests in projects aimed at improving infrastructure and access to renewable energy in developing regions.
About this Role
The Investment analyst or associate for The Fund for Nature will be an essential part of Cross Boundary’s investment team.
The role involves supporting deal origination, conducting comprehensive investment analysis, and contributing to portfolio management within the firm’s target markets.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for an early-career investor who is passionate about sustainable finance and natural capital, providing a platform to develop analytical skills and hands-on experience in the field.
The Analyst/Associate will report to the Investment Director and collaborate closely with a team focused on pioneering transactions that integrate financial returns and environmental impacts.
Responsibilities
- Support the identification and screening of reforestation, blue carbon, and sustainable agriculture investment opportunities in emerging markets.
- Conduct rigorous investment analysis for corporate and project-level opportunities, including financial modeling and due diligence.
- Assist in ongoing monitoring of portfolio investments, tracking performance against key performance indicators.
- Support the preparation of investment committee materials, providing clear and detailed analysis.
- Contribute to investor relations by compiling well-presented data on deal progress and portfolio performance.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in an investment role, with exposure to infrastructure, project finance, or private equity.
- Solid financial modeling skills, with the ability to handle project-level cash flow models.
- Strong research and analytical skills, capable of converting large sets of information into well-structured outputs.
- Familiarity with voluntary carbon markets and a strong interest in developing knowledge in this area.
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication in English.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects with meaningful impact on sustainability and climate change.
- Collaborate with a dynamic and diverse team in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Potential for global exposure and professional growth in emerging markets.
- Engage with important stakeholders across the investment and sustainability sectors.
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