Careers

Frontier Advisory has a diverse and international team of top people. We employ the best graduates from diverse academic backgrounds to join our growing team. A successful candidate must be a creative thinker, be able to follow structured consulting methodologies and work well in a team environment with colleagues.

Progress within the firm is dependent upon personal performance with annual reviews taking place. As the employee’s career progresses within the firm, so the employee will gain work experience in different industries and an array of frontier & emerging market economies.

Our graduate trainee programme allows young people to become involved in our organisation and whilst at our company they are assigned to a specific project and are mentored by a Manager.

To investigate opportunities at Frontier Advisory, please contact us at sloggenberg@frontier-advisory.com.

Position Available - Senior Business Analyst (Africa)

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Project management and supervision of research projects within Frontier Advisory’s Africa
   Team
• Strategy implementation
• Track salient economic and political developments throughout Africa
• Business development and client relations
• Brand building and company representation at an array of public forums
• Research and report writing
• Account management

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Strong understanding and interest in the African political economy
• Good communication and report-writing skills and close attention to detail
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team management and leadership skills
• Strong networking and business development skills
• Conversational in French and/or Portuguese

Education and Work Experience

• At least 2 years working experience in a related field in Africa
• Undergraduate degree with a bias towards Economics and Finance
• At least a Masters degree in International Politics, Economics, Law or Business Science

Interested candidates can send a cover letter and resume to Suheima Shamsoodeen, HR Manager,
by fax +27 11 728 0373 or preferably email to sloggenberg@frontier-advisory.com.

Closing Date for Applications: 15 November 2008