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Careers at Crestmont International

Build a Career at the Frontier of Global Finance

Join a team of mission-driven professionals unlocking capital for Africa’s most dynamic markets. We hire exceptional people who want their work to matter — both to investors and to the communities they serve.

Why Join Us

A place where your expertise shapes markets, not just portfolios

Work on high-impact transactions across 30+ frontier markets
Collaborate across offices in Nairobi, Lagos, London & Washington DC
Competitive compensation with performance-based upside
Continuous learning and access to global DFI networks
Gender-lens culture and commitment to inclusive leadership
8  open positions across our global offices right now
Purpose
Why Crestmont

Work Where Your Career Creates Real Impact

At Crestmont International, every role — from investment analyst to operations specialist — contributes directly to mobilising capital that transforms African markets. You will be challenged, trusted, and given the space to grow into a leader.

Purposeful Work

Every transaction advances economic development. Your work directly improves lives across the continent.

World-Class Peers

Collaborate with professionals from Goldman Sachs, IFC, McKinsey, AfDB and leading DFIs worldwide.

Global Exposure

Operate across our four offices with real cross-border responsibility from early in your career.

Accelerated Growth

Fast-track career paths, mentorship from senior partners, and structured development programmes.

Crestmont team at work
120+
Professionals across four continents
Current Openings

Open Positions

Advisory Nairobi, Kenya Full-time
Senior Investment Associate – East Africa Advisory
New
About the Role

You will join our East Africa Advisory team in Nairobi, working directly on client mandates spanning infrastructure, energy, and financial services. This is a highly client-facing role with exposure to full deal lifecycles — from origination through execution and close.

Responsibilities
  • Lead financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis across active mandates
  • Support deal origination and client relationship management across East Africa
  • Coordinate due diligence workstreams and manage external advisors
  • Prepare investor presentations, information memoranda, and board materials
  • Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge-building
Requirements
  • 4–7 years in investment banking, private equity, or advisory (Africa focus preferred)
  • Strong financial modelling skills in Excel; familiarity with African market structures
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to engage C-suite stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; CFA or MBA a plus
  • Fluency in English; Swahili or French a strong advantage
What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary + performance bonus
  • Medical insurance, annual leave, and pension contribution
  • Structured professional development and CFA support
  • Regular exposure to global DFI and institutional networks
Application closes: 30 May 2025
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Energy Lagos, Nigeria Full-time
Project Finance Manager – Crestmont Energy
About the Role

Crestmont Energy is seeking an experienced Project Finance Manager to lead the structuring, financing, and close of clean energy projects across West Africa. You will manage complex multi-stakeholder transactions from term sheet through financial close.

Responsibilities
  • Structure and negotiate project finance facilities for solar, wind, and hybrid energy projects
  • Manage relationships with lenders, DFIs, ECAs, and equity co-investors
  • Oversee legal due diligence and coordinate external legal counsel
  • Lead preparation of project information packages and lender presentations
  • Monitor portfolio projects post-financial close and manage covenant compliance
Requirements
  • 6–10 years in project finance, infrastructure finance, or energy investment
  • Deep knowledge of African power sector and IPP frameworks
  • Track record of closing project finance transactions in sub-Saharan Africa
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Degree in Finance, Engineering, or Law; MBA or relevant professional qualification
What We Offer
  • Senior-level compensation with deal completion bonuses
  • Opportunity to shape a growing clean energy investment platform
  • Cross-office collaboration with London and DC teams
  • Full relocation support if required
Application closes: 15 June 2025
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Research London, UK Full-time
Research Analyst – Frontier Markets Intelligence
New
About the Role

Based in our London office, you will support the production of Crestmont’s flagship research publications — including sector reports, country risk analyses, and investor-facing data products — that inform both our advisory work and our investment platforms.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct macroeconomic and sector-level research on African and emerging markets
  • Produce written reports, data visualisations, and briefings for internal and external audiences
  • Monitor political, regulatory, and market developments across covered geographies
  • Support the advisory team with bespoke market intelligence on active mandates
  • Contribute to Crestmont’s public-facing insights and thought leadership content
Requirements
  • 2–4 years in economic research, investment research, or development finance
  • Strong analytical and data skills; proficiency in Excel and data visualisation tools
  • Excellent writing skills; ability to distil complex findings for non-specialist audiences
  • Knowledge of African political economy and investment landscape
  • Degree in Economics, International Development, Political Science, or similar
What We Offer
  • Competitive London-market salary
  • Exposure to live investment mandates and client engagements
  • Clear path to senior research or advisory roles
  • Hybrid working with regular all-hands across global offices
Application closes: 20 May 2025
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Advisory Washington, DC Full-time
Director, DFI Engagement – Washington DC
About the Role

This is a senior leadership role based in our Washington DC office. As Director of DFI Engagement, you will lead our relationships with the World Bank Group, IFC, DFC, USAID, and other multilateral and bilateral development finance institutions — a critical function for mobilising blended finance at scale across our platforms.

Responsibilities
  • Manage and deepen active relationships with senior officials at major DFIs
  • Lead structuring of blended finance instruments, guarantees, and concessional capital
  • Represent Crestmont at high-level forums, conferences, and bilateral meetings
  • Collaborate with advisory and platform teams on DFI-backed transactions
  • Develop and execute the firm’s DC-based stakeholder engagement strategy
Requirements
  • 10+ years in DFI, development finance, or international investment roles
  • Existing senior-level network within IFC, World Bank, DFC, or similar institutions
  • Deep expertise in blended finance, risk mitigation instruments, and concessional lending
  • Exceptional relationship management and executive presence
  • Advanced degree in Finance, International Development, Economics, or Law
What We Offer
  • Executive compensation package with carried interest participation
  • Direct reporting line to the Managing Partner
  • Platform to shape a growing global investment group at a pivotal stage
  • Full benefits package including health, dental, and pension
Application closes: Rolling
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Operations Nairobi, Kenya Full-time
Finance & Operations Analyst
About the Role

A junior-to-mid level role supporting the finance and operations function of the group, with responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, and supporting platform-level operational needs across the Nairobi and Lagos offices.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for group leadership
  • Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
  • Manage accounts payable/receivable and vendor relationships
  • Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
  • Contribute to process improvement and systems development initiatives
Requirements
  • 2–4 years in finance, accounting, or operations roles
  • Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar)
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with reporting and dashboarding a plus
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
  • ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and medical cover
  • Exposure to multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction group reporting
  • Professional development support and study leave for professional exams
Application closes: 10 June 2025
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Our Culture

A Culture Built on Conviction and Community

We are a firm of doers — people who chose frontier markets not despite the complexity, but because of it. Our culture is direct, intellectually rigorous, and deeply human. We push each other to be better and celebrate each other’s wins.

Trust & Accountability

We operate with a high-trust, high-accountability culture. Every team member owns their work.

Diversity as Strength

With 20+ languages and staff from 30+ countries, our diversity is a genuine competitive advantage.

Growth Mindset

We invest in our people. From mentorship to study leave, we take career development seriously.

Mission Above All

Every decision traces back to our purpose. We hire people who feel that in their bones.

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