Senior Advisory & Corporate Finance Executive (deal origination & execution) at CA Global

Job Description

The company is a pan-African investment bank.  The Senior Executive Corporate Finance & Advisory will be responsible for providing experienced deal execution capability to the Johannesburg-based advisory team, as well as the advisory teams across our African footprint.  In addition, the Senior Executive Corporate Finance & Advisory will be experienced in managing and developing client relationships, be a team player and client focused, aware of relevant trends across different industries in Africa and have proven ability to originate new engagements.
 
Responsibilities:

• Project manage the execution of advisory and private equity transactions.
• Analyse and execute M & A transactions, capital raisings (both equity and debt) and other corporate actions originating in the markets, as well as assist with and be responsible for private equity initiatives and deals, where required.
• Produce documentation related to transactions, including but not limited to pitch books, proposals, presentations, valuation documentation, information memoranda, documentation required in terms of stock exchange regulatory requirements etc.
• Participate in strategic planning as a member of the management team, identify new business opportunities and develop client relationships.
• Deal origination – work with country CEO’s and the team to develop new business new opportunities.
• Build, manage and motivate the teams, and foster a productive working relationship with colleagues in the various countries.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A relevant graduate & postgraduate qualification is essential.
• The company will only look at candidates who have no less than 7-10 years relevant working experience within Corporate Finance.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong entrepreneurial background and a proven track record in building and growing an Advisory business.
• South African citizen
• The successful candidate will have extensive client coverage and deal origination; deal execution; M&A transaction and business development experience.
• The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong leadership and management experience.
• Work experience on the African continent (outside of South Africa) will be highly advantageous.
• An excellent command of English, both written and verbal, is a requirement of the role.

Key Competencies

• Strong financial/valuation modelling skills.
• Strong leadership and management experience while being a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Self-assurance and a confident manner.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and use creativity to solve problems.
• A self-starter who shows initiative and assumes responsibility for projects.
• The ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks within strict time frames within a fast paced, pressurised environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• The ability to debate in a constructive manner and to challenge conventional wisdom.
• The ability to build strong relationships with team members, company management and clients.