CrossBoundary is not a development firm and is not seeking typical development skills. Principal candidates should have 7+ years of experience working in high caliber finance or consulting organizations. You should have experience working in developing countries. Experience in project finance; renewable energy, and/or off-grid generation is a plus. A Master’s in Business Administration or Finance is expected but extensive relevant experience may be accepted as equivalent.
The Principal will lead our team in Abuja and will have substantial responsibility for making this project a success.
Ideal Candidate
7+ years of experience in top tier banking, consulting, private equity or similar
Experience working in developing countries; experience in Nigeria or elsewhere in West Africa is particularly relevant
A technical background or expertise in renewable energy will be regarded favorably
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degrees preferred
Ideal Skills and Characteristics
Demonstrated leadership skills; preferably in fast moving and complex environments
Strong quantitative skills and finance background; familiar with company evaluation and valuation
Excellent analytical ability and discipline; ability to think clearly, structure problems logically and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
Understanding of power project economics and the spectrum of renewable energy technologies
Ability to build strong relationships with partners and colleagues in challenging environments
Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets
Comfort with ambiguity; ability to operate effectively in a changing context
Willingness to work and live in a sometimes challenging environment
Primary responsibilities
Management of team
Project identification and evaluation
Market assessment and ongoing market analysis
Investor qualification and relations
Transaction support
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