Analyst - Senegal

Analys t- Senegal

CrossBoundary West Africa Advisory

About CrossBoundary

CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. We have advised on US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our clients include governments, development finance institutions, foundations, private equity firms, corporates, and research institutions. With 180+ professionals in 20+ offices across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, we combine local presence with global expertise to structure bankable transactions and scalable programs. Learn more at

Who we are

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

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What youll do

You are someone who:

Is a self-starter motivated by impact in frontier and emerging markets

Demonstrates resilience and is willing to step outside your comfort zone culturally, intellectually, and geographically

Is comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Is excited by the opportunity to work, travel, and potentially live in challenging contexts

Brings intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in global markets, energy, infrastructure, geopolitics, and development finance

The ideal candidate will have:

1–3 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, management consulting, or similar analytical roles

Experience engaging with government clients or institutional stakeholders, with ability to manage multiple workstreams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Understanding of project management principles and ability to coordinate multiple priorities

Ability to interpret macroeconomic, regulatory, and sector-specific dynamics

Willingness to travel and work in dynamic environments

Prior exposure to [REGION/GEOGRAPHY – e.g., South Asian / African / Emerging Markets] is a plus

Primary

Support transaction advisory work including financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis

Assist in preparation of investment memoranda, business plans, and client presentations

Conduct commercial and market due diligence across sectors and geographies

Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling to assess investment risk and return

Conduct market, regulatory, macroeconomic, and policy research to inform recommendations

Develop insights on sector trends and investment opportunities in [REGION]

Support capital raising efforts, including investor identification and outreach

Assist in structuring and evaluating innovative financing solutions

Maintain internal transaction trackers and knowledge management tools

Support business development, including EOIs, RFPs, and proposal development

Prepare meeting notes and client engagement summaries

Location

This role is based in Senegal (light to moderate regional and international travel is expected).

Interested in applying?

Think You Have What It Takes? 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, apply! We want to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recrui...