Associate — Gambia

CrossBoundary Advisory

Gambia · West Africa

Role type

Investment Banking & Advisory

Experience

Associate

Language

French

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Summary

CrossBoundary Advisory is hiring an Associate for its West Africa team in Gambia. The role combines day-to-day transaction execution, investment assessment and regional business development, helping clients and investors identify commercially credible opportunities in underserved markets.

About the role

The Associate takes responsibility for project workstreams and may lead complex commercial due diligence assignments. Work connects sector research and investment evaluation with practical client recommendations, investor engagement and post-investment value creation. Regional knowledge is central: CrossBoundary seeks someone with substantial experience living and working in Gambia, financial-services contacts and an understanding of its investment landscape. Collaboration with senior leadership includes developing partnerships and pursuing new mandates. The position offers exposure to blended-finance vehicles and private-capital mobilisation, with travel possible as assignments require.

Key responsibilities

Identify and evaluate investments, and conduct sector and geographic assessments.

Engage qualified regional and international investors and maintain relevant relationships.

Support or lead commercial due diligence, market research and client-facing recommendations.

Develop post-investment value-creation recommendations and advise on blended-finance structuring and deployment.

Assess prospective clients and partners, contributing to regional business-development strategies.

Key requirements

At least four years in investment banking, private equity, management consulting or comparable work.

Business-proficient French, written and spoken, is required.

Experience living and working in Gambia and strong knowledge of regional investment markets.

Clear presentation skills, independent judgement and the ability to maintain client relationships in demanding environments.

Full-time position. Application questions cover financial modelling, valuation, diligence, transaction structuring and investment-lifecycle experience; applicants should describe their own contributions. No deadline is stated.