Associate MENA

CrossBoundary MENA Team

CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, has advised on over US$12 billion of closed transactions in underserved markets across a broad range of impactful sectors, including agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power.  

CrossBoundary Advisory is a trusted investment advisor for governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions, helping them unlock mutually beneficial transactions.  

The firm has over 180 professional staff across 20+ offices globally. Our advisory experience spans the Middle East and North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa where we have 10 offices spanning Central, East, West, North, and Southern Africa. For additional information, visit www.crossboundary.com/advisory. 

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. 

Within the MENACA team, your work will directly influence how leading development finance players set strategy, deploy capital, and pursue impact. The team offers a fast-moving environment, driven stakeholders, and the opportunity to become a thought partner on decisions that matter across the region. 

Learn more at www.crossboundary.com. 

What you’ll do 

CrossBoundary is recruiting an Associate to join the MENA region Advisory team. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience living and working in the MENA Region, with strong contacts across the region’s financial services sector, and a thorough understanding of the investment landscape. 

Your primary responsibilities would be: 

• Drive day-to-day project execution on workstreams including:   
• Identifying and evaluating investment opportunities   
• Conduct market, sector, and investment analysis to inform strategic decision-making 
• Identifying and engaging with qualified regional and international investors   
• Support the development of strategies for governments, development partners, foundations, translating strategic objectives into clear priorities, initiatives, and actionable implementation plans 
• Support the firm’s business development efforts in the MENA region by:  
• Performing market assessments and identify key potential clients and partners within regional markets  
• Developing strategies for using CrossBoundary services to drive value for these potential clients  
• Working closely with CrossBoundary leadership on developing partnerships and pursuing new business opportunities in regional markets  
• Support on transaction advisory engagements by:  
• Supporting or often leading complex commercial due diligence assignments   
• Performing market research and developing client-facing recommendations   
• Providing value-creation recommendations for post investment strategy   
  Advising on the structuring and deploying of blended finance vehicles  

​​​​​​​Who you are 

• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets 
• Takes on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervision 
• Willingness to work, travel, and live in a sometimes-challenging environment 
• High tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing context 
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environments 
• Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences 
• 2-7 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity or similar  
• Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage but not a requirement 

Location 

Candidates will join our team in Dubai, UAE. This role will involve travel across the MENACA Region.  

Interested in applying? 

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, we want to hear from you! 

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 
 

Data Processing 

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