M&A Associate at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading Pan-African investment bank and asset manager is looking for an experienced M&A Associate with a strong background in corporate finance, private equity, or transaction advisory to join their team in Johannesburg. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically proficient Associate to drive mid-market transaction execution by building complex financial models, managing due diligence processes, and drafting high-impact investment memoranda. If you have three to five years of relevant experience and a track record of success in capital markets, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and review complex integrated financial models (DCF, LBO, and comparable company analysis) to support transaction valuations.
• Manage the end-to-end due diligence process, acting as the primary point of contact for clients, legal teams, and specialist consultants.
• Draft high-quality investment memoranda, teasers, and management presentations to facilitate capital raising or M&A processes.
• Oversee the day-to-day progress of multiple live transactions, ensuring all milestones are met within strict timelines.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis into specific sectors and African markets to identify emerging trends and potential acquisition targets.
• Support senior leadership in business development by creating persuasive pitch decks and tailored proposals for prospective clients.
• Perform rigorous valuation assessments using various methodologies to provide strategic advice on pricing and deal structure.
• Maintain professional relationships with C-suite executives, private equity funds, and international institutional investors.
• Work closely with senior bankers and provide mentorship to junior analysts to ensure high-quality output across the deal team.
• Assist in the distribution and marketing of transaction opportunities to a global network of financial partners.

Requirements:

• A minimum of three to five years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or a Big 4 transaction advisory environment.
• Strong academic background with a relevant undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics.
• Progress toward or completion of a professional qualification such as a CA(SA), CFA, or a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Proven track record of executing mid-market M&A transactions or complex capital raising mandates.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, including the ability to build integrated three-statement models and perform DCF or LBO valuations from scratch.
• Deep understanding of African financial markets and the ability to navigate cross-border regulatory environments.