Associate, M&A Advisory - JHB at Standard Chartered Bank

JOB SUMMARY:

• To play an integral role in the M&A team providing quantitative and analytical support for mergers, acquisitions, capital raisings and other financial advisory services. 
• To work closely with senior team members (Associate Directors, Directors, Executive Directors and Managing Directors) during all stages of the transaction to develop both the execution and client skills required to be an effective senior banker. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy:

• Support overall strategy for the M&A business in Africa.

Business:

• Analysing opportunities, structuring transactions and preparation of pitch books.
• Manage and review the work of third-party due diligence providers (e.g. financial and legal).
• Idea generation (intra-regionally and cross-border in conjunction with other M&A offices).
• Build detailed financial models to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising transactions.
• Perform financial as well as valuation analysis based on various valuation methodologies including comparable companies’ analysis, precedent transaction analysis, and DCF.
• Assist in developing recommendations for private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions and valuations.
• Assist in the preparation, review and presentation of materials used in providing advisory services to clients, including teasers, information memoranda, management presentations.
• Participate in all stages of transaction execution from pitch phase through to closing.
• Perform research, analysis, and documentation of live transactions.
• Prepare presentation materials for use in client meetings, covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity and general corporate finance.
• Involved in day-to-day project management and execution.
• Affinity for current events, critical issues, and relevant news.

Processes:

• Responsibility is the first line of defence. 
• Understanding of and adherence to the standard procedures and policies related the execution of M&A transactions.

People & Talent:

• Lead by example and build the appropriate culture and values.

Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with country-level Portfolio Standards, Underwriting Standards, PPGs, LMG.
• Identify any key risks and escalate to line manager or to other stakeholders, where appropriate.

Governance:

• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
• Take individual responsibility to ensure risk-taking is disciplined and focused.

Regulatory & Business Conduct:

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. 
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders:

• Global & Regional Head of M&A 
• M&A Management Team
• Industry Coverage teams
• Client Coverage teams 
• Legal & Compliance

Other Responsibilities:

• Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in Africa M&A Team. 

Our Ideal Candidate:

Education: 

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy or equivalent

Professional Qualifications: 

• 3 years or more of relevant work experience in M&A or related business
• CFA qualification would be an advantage for non MBA holders

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and all levels in the organization 
• Strong demonstration of financial modelling and valuation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities 
• Strong work ethic, with ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes 
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Power Point
• Impeccable research, quantitative, analytical and creative problem-solving skills, especially in explaining market events
• Experience preparing pitch books, deal documentation and valuation materials 
• Knowledge of general accounting and finance principles
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of deal structuring and closing principles
• Strong communication and networking skills

Role Specific Technical Competencies:

• Compliance – Governance, Oversight and Control
• Risk Management - Operational
• Business – Strategy and Model
• Business – Market Knowledge
• Strategy – Defining Strategy
• Strategy – Mergers and Acquisitions Management