Consultant - Mergers and Acquisitions and BD Special Projects.Mergers Acquisitions and Business Development at MTN

Responsibilities

The Consultant: M&A and Business Development Special Projects will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Strategic Planning Support

• Contribute to the formulation of the company’s long-term strategic outlook.
• Assist in identifying emerging technologies, market shifts, and business models relevant to future growth.

Valuation Analysis and Strategic Option Assessments

• Support the development of detailed valuation models for potential acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. This includes discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and scenario-based modelling. 
• Scan the market and support the evaluation of strategic options, for the Group to MTN remain agile and responsive to emerging opportunities and threats.

Due Diligence and Risk Analysis 

• Support due diligence processes across legal, financial, tax, operational, and technical workstreams within assigned responsibilities. Ensure timely collection, review, and synthesis of information from internal teams and external advisors.
• Enhance the identification and assessment of key risks associated with transactions, including regulatory, market, operational, and integration risks. Develop mitigation tactics and contribute to risk-adjusted decision frameworks for identified opportunities. 

Engagement Collateral and Recommendations

• Synthesize complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations. Provide insights that contribute to leadership direction of the Group M&A and Business Development function.
• Prepare high-impact presentations, investment memos, and that clearly articulate the project rationale, financial implications, and recommended actions for each initiative.

Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Functional collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to validate assumptions, gather insights, and support the execution of prioritised initiatives that are aligned with MTN’s broader objectives.
• Support the alignment of M&A team and internal/external stakeholders that all parties are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. 

Project Execution

• Collaborate with senior team members to ensure timely and accurate delivery of project milestones.
• Assist with operationalization of key projects and deliverables.
• Support due diligence and documentation processes transactions along the Mergers and Acquisitions lifecycle.

Key Deliverables

• Business and financial models
• Feasibility studies and benchmarks
• Trend insights

Role Dependencies

• Active support from the Executive: Business Development
• Deep understanding of the MTN business strategy 
• Understanding of the M&A and Business Development context 
• Engagement and collaboration with M&A and support functions

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum 4-year degree in Accounting/Finance/ Business or related field
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant sector / industry /area of specialisation (understanding emerging markets advantageous)
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Experience working in a medium to large organisation 
• Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments

Capabilities:

• Conceptual Thinker, Problem Solver, Improvement Driver
• Culture and Change Champion, Supportive People Manager, Relationship Manager
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute

Functional Competencies:

• Financial Modelling 
• Business Analysis
• Valuations Analysis 
• Corporate Finance

Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Apply Before 08/28/2025