Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced M&A Associate to join their investment banking team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, private equity, or transaction advisory, with excellent financial modeling skills and the ability to support M&A and capital-raising transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare pitches and presentations for deal origination and implementation.
- Create and maintain financial models and perform valuations for M&A and capital-raising transactions.
- Prepare transaction documents, including information memos and teasers.
- Support the deal due diligence process, including managing data rooms and bidder information requests.
- Coordinate with clients, potential bidders, and investors, as well as other advisors.
- Assist in preparing transaction documents and handling Know Your Customer (KYC) and background checks for client onboarding.
- Manage and mentor junior team members, overseeing their work.
Key Skills:
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage due diligence and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle complex transactions.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and mentor junior staff.
- Experience working in a high-paced environment with complex financial transactions.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory, or private equity.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Investments, or related fields.
- Strong academic background with a minimum of 80% in Matric Mathematics and 70% in Matric English (or equivalent A-levels).
