As an Associate, you will identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct macroeconomic market assessments, and provide transaction support to both investors and capital seekers. You will also support business development, new strategic partnerships and thought leadership.
\nWho You Are<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree required. Master\u2019s degree preferred (or another relevant advanced degree\/professional qualification)
\n\t3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar
\n\tExperience living and\/or working in underserved markets required, experience in East, Central, and Southern Africa region highly preferred
\n\tHigh tolerance for ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
\n\tStrong quantitative skills and analytical abilities: can think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
\n\tGreat at building and maintaining relationships under stress\u00a0with colleagues and clients\u00a0in the sector and\/or region
\n\tWilling to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
\n\tExperience in project management\/leadership roles preferred
\n\tExcellent presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
\n\tSelf-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
\n\tEnthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments
\n\tFluency in English is required
\n\tExperience in natural capital, conservation, forestry, agriculture, or similar sector (in emerging markets) is highly valued
\n\tKnowledge of carbon markets, with experience developing or financing carbon projects preferred<\/p>\n
What you’ll do<\/p>\n
\tDrive day-to-day execution on workstreams including:
\n\tIdentifying and evaluating investment opportunities
\n\tConducting sector or geographic landscape assessments
\n\tIdentifying and engaging with qualified regional and international investors
\n\tSupport on transaction advisory engagements by:
\n\tSupporting commercial due diligence assignments
\n\tPerforming market research and developing client-facing recommendations
\n\tAdvising on the structuring and deploying of blended finance vehicles
\n\tAdvice on carbon project development and deal structuring
\n\tCultivate and manage relationships with existing and potential investors, clients, companies, and other stakeholders
\n\tSupporting business development through proactive opportunity sourcing and relationship building, as well as responding to donor-funded procurements (EOIs and RFPs), including executing technical and financial proposals<\/p>\n
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