Investment Director - Fund for Nature
CrossBoundary Group
Nairobi / London / other CrossBoundary office · East Africa
Role type
Investment Advisory
Experience
Leadership
Language
English
Summary
Africa frontier-market investment advisory role covering transaction support, market assessment, investor engagement and capital mobilisation.
About the role
CrossBoundary Group is a mission-driven investment and advisory firm specialising in unlocking capital for sustainable development in underserved markets, with 20+ offices and over US$12 billion in closed transactions. The Investment Director, Fund for Nature, drives investment strategy and executes transactions in nature-based projects across emerging markets, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, reporting directly to the Head of Fund.
Key responsibilities
Identify and qualify investment opportunities in reforestation, blue carbon and sustainable agriculture through relationships with developers and intermediaries
Lead comprehensive investment assessment including financial modelling, carbon methodology review, legal/regulatory analysis and safeguards evaluation
Structure and negotiate investment terms and prepare investment committee recommendations
Monitor portfolio performance post-close, identifying risks and providing operational support to projects
Cultivate strategic partnerships with carbon credit offtakers, co-investors and technical partners
Contribute to investor reporting with deal-level performance updates
Key requirements
10+ years’ investment experience, substantially in emerging markets
Demonstrated track record independently leading end-to-end investments
Hands-on emerging market experience understanding political and regulatory complexities
Strong financial modelling capabilities including project finance
Ability to assess environmental/social safeguards and community engagement considerations
Excellent English communication skills
Sound commercial judgement balancing financial returns with impact objectives
Nice to have
Graduate degree in business, finance or environmental science
CFA certification or equivalent
Familiarity with voluntary carbon markets, methodology frameworks and MRV processes
Established networks across emerging market geographies
Language proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese
Based in Nairobi, London or another CrossBoundary office with frequent travel required. Candidates who do not meet every criterion are encouraged to apply.