Associate – Natural Capital

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Execution on Workstreams:

• Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
• Conduct sector or geographic landscape assessments.
• Identify and engage with qualified regional and international investors.

Transaction Advisory Engagements:

• Support commercial due diligence assignments.
• Perform market research and develop client-facing recommendations.
• Advise on the structuring and deploying of blended finance vehicles.
• Provide advice on carbon project development and deal structuring.

Relationship Management & Business Development:

• Cultivate and manage relationships with existing and potential investors, clients, companies, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development through proactive opportunity sourcing and relationship building.
• Respond to donor-funded procurements (EOIs and RFPs), including executing technical and financial proposals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or another relevant advanced degree/professional qualification preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or a similar field.
• Geographic Experience: Experience living and/or working in underserved markets is required; experience in the East, Central, and Southern Africa region is highly preferred.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience in natural capital, conservation, forestry, agriculture, or similar sectors (in emerging markets) is highly valued.
• Specialized Skills: Knowledge of carbon markets, with experience developing or financing carbon projects preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative skills and analytical abilities; ability to structure problems logically and implement solutions.
• Soft Skills: Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences; great at building relationships under stress.
• Attributes: Self-starter, humble, and passionate about creating lasting change; high tolerance for ambiguity.
• Language: Fluency in English is required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through the CrossBoundary recruitment portal at crossboundary.applytojob.com. You can access the application link directly via this application page.