SUMMARY:
A leading Pan-African investment bank, part of a globally recognised M&A advisory partnership with a presence in over 50 countries, is seeking to appoint an M&A Associate to join its dynamic and high-performing team in Johannesburg.
With an established reputation in private capital markets and offices across major African cities and Europe, the firm is involved in complex cross-border M&A and capital-raising transactions across diverse industries.
POSITION INFO:
The successful candidate will play a key role in the execution of mergers and acquisitions and capital-raising transactions. This position offers exposure to high-profile deals and opportunities to engage directly with clients, investors, and advisors across Africa and internationally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare client pitches, transaction proposals, and investor presentations.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models and perform valuation analyses for M&A and capital-raising transactions.
- Draft key transaction documents, including information memoranda, teasers, and management presentations.
- Support due diligence processes, including managing virtual data rooms and coordinating responses to bidder queries.
- Assist in the preparation of legal and regulatory documentation in collaboration with legal and financial advisors.
- Liaise with clients, investors, and bidders during deal execution phases.
- Conduct KYC checks and background verifications in line with onboarding protocols.
- Mentor and oversee the work of junior team members, ensuring quality and accuracy.
Candidate Profile:
Education & Academic Requirements:- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Investments, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
- Strong academic performance with at least:
- 80% for Mathematics and
- 70% for English at matric level (or equivalent A-level grades).
Experience:3 to 5 years of relevant experience in:
Corporate Finance
Valuations
M&A/Transaction Advisory
Private Equity or Investment
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Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
