Intern Analyst - Power & Infrastructure

CrossBoundary is recruiting an Intern Analyst to join our Power and Infrastructure (P&I) Advisory team in Nairobi, Kenya. CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a strong return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets. This is a six-month internship, with the possibility of being absorbed into the team upon completion, subject to performance and business needs. The role is suited to candidates with a strong interest in renewable energy, infrastructure, project finance, and investment advisory in emerging markets.

As an Intern Analyst, you will support transaction advisory, business development, market research, financial analysis, and internal team operations across the Power and Infrastructure practice. You will work closely with other team members to help deliver advisory mandates and support the continued growth of the team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research & Analysis: Conduct market research to support client recommendations and internal decision-making.
• Financial Modeling: Support financial analysis, including data collection, financial model preparation, sensitivity analysis, benchmarking, and review of outputs.
• Deliverables: Support the preparation of presentations, reports, investment materials, briefing notes, meeting notes, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Capital Mapping: Support capital mapping by identifying relevant investors, lenders, donors, development finance institutions (DFIs), and other funding sources.
• Business Development: Support business development activities, including research on new opportunities, preparation of credentials, case studies, and proposal materials.
• Project Management: Support project management across active workstreams, including tracking deliverables, deadlines, action items, meetings, and follow-ups.
• Administration: Support internal team administration, including meeting preparation, internal updates, staffing coordination, and reporting.
• Knowledge Management: Help maintain organized project files, trackers, databases, and knowledge management materials.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: 0.5 - 2 years of experience in project finance, renewable energy, or infrastructure, gained at a financial advisor, developer, investment firm, DFI, lender, or investment bank.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, economics, law, engineering, business, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Regional Exposure: Experience working in emerging markets (Africa, South/Southeast Asia, and/or Latin America) is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure issues logically and focus on key questions.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and well-structured materials.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Language: Fluent in English. French and/or Spanish language skills are a benefit but not required.
• Authorization: Must have existing work authorization in Kenya.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official CrossBoundary application portal at crossboundary.applytojob.com. Select the Nairobi-based Intern Analyst position and submit your application materials as directed.