SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Senior Deal Maker – Regional & Small Business Finance
- Gauteng
- Permanent | Senior Management Level
A leading development finance institution is seeking a highly experienced Senior Deal Maker to lead complex transaction assessments, structure strategic funding solutions and drive regional investment growth aligned to industry development objectives.
This role requires a commercially astute professional with strong financial depth, transaction leadership capability and the ability to manage complex, high-value deals from origination through to first drawdown.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Leadership & Structuring
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Evaluate and structure complex transactions using appropriate financing instruments
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Lead multidisciplinary due diligence teams across financial, technical and marketing disciplines
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Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions
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Identify, assess and mitigate transaction risks (legal, operational, financial and market-related)
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Negotiate funding structures and legal/commercial terms
Strategic & Operational Contribution
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Align transactions to SBU strategic and industry development objectives
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Support implementation of strategic initiatives within the region
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Conduct peer reviews across due diligence disciplines
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Prepare high-quality, committee-ready credit papers and reports
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Manage approved transactions through to first drawdown
Business Development & Pipeline Growth
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Build and maintain a strong deal pipeline
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Proactively drive new business growth aligned to SBU strategy
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Lead regional outreach initiatives including stakeholder engagement, presentations and market development activities
Leadership & Mentorship
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Provide transaction leadership during due diligence processes
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Train, mentor and coach Business Analysts and Deal Makers
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Provide technical guidance on complex enquiries and applications
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Drive knowledge sharing within the team
Minimum Requirements
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Relevant Commercial or Technical Honours Degree
- CA(SA) qualification
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8–10 years’ related experience
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At least 8 years in deal assessment and closing of transactions
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Experience managing approved deals through to first drawdown
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Competent in all three due diligence disciplines (Financial, Technical and Marketing)
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Proven leadership on complex/high-value transactions
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Strong financial statement analysis and modelling capability
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Experience conducting peer reviews
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Knowledge of financing instruments and structured funding solutions
Key Competencies
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Advanced financial acumen
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Transaction structuring expertise
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Risk identification and mitigation
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Investment and portfolio management
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Strategic stakeholder engagement
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High-level report writing and presentation skills
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Negotiation and influencing capability
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Coaching and mentoring ability
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Planning, organising and leadership capability
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a senior investment professional who:
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Can independently lead and close complex deals
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Understands legal, financial, market and technical transaction risks
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Is comfortable presenting to credit committees
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Can drive regional growth initiatives
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Has strong leadership presence and the ability to elevate team performance
If you are a senior transaction professional seeking to play a strategic role in regional economic development while leading high-impact investments, we encourage you to apply.
