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CrossBoundary Group · 1 month ago

MBA Associate 2026 - Corporate Development (Operations & Strategy)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

CrossBoundary Group is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. They are seeking an MBA Associate to support the Corporate Development team in operational efficiency, knowledge management, and global business development, primarily through internal strategic projects and data analysis.

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Responsibilities

Leading internal strategic projects by:

Analyzing data and creating visualizations to show trends and insights, such as CrossBoundary’s opportunity sourcing trends, pricing strategy, and funding intelligence

Providing training to senior leaders and team members on topics including proposal best practices, leveraging new tools, etc

Analyzing inefficiencies in current systems and proposing solutions; then leading new process right from senior leadership buy-in to final launch, such as a new model for better incentivizing collaboration on new contracts; or creating a more efficient staffing entry system

Assist in data strategy and knowledge management maintenance by:

Co-ordinating with internal experts to find relevant materials and sources

Creating how-to guides for relevant topics such as engaging with specific clients & their policies, using tools, and navigating other internal operational updates

Working with IT team to leverage AI capabilities

Qualification

Data analysisMS PowerPointMS ExcelManagement consultingCorporate strategyAnalytical abilityKnowledge managementPresentation skillsLeadership skillsRelationship building

Required

4+ years in top tier banking, consulting, private equity, or similar

Current MBA or MA candidate

Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets

Excellent analytical ability and discipline; ability to think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues

Ability to build strong relationships with partners and colleagues in challenging environments

Exceptional presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences

Demonstrated leadership skills; preferably in fast-moving and entrepreneurial environments

Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in frontier markets, as well as the macro-economic trends that impact them

Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision

Comfortable with ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context

Humble

Preferred

Experience in management consulting, international development, corporate strategy, or data/ knowledge management

Company

CrossBoundary Group

CrossBoundary Group is a mission driven investment firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets.

Founded in 2011

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, KEN

201-500 employees