Corporate Development Consultant

The Absa Corporate Development team is looking for a consultant to assist in the management and execution of our strategic Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) agenda and to ensure correct governance and control thereof.

• Develop and manage the groups strategic M&A agenda in conjunction with senior management.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing market coverage by business segment and by geography.
• Evaluate draft acquisition / disposal / JV Business cases.
• Prepare valuations.
• Oversee the due diligence process to ensure smooth execution of delivery.
• Develop final acquisition/disposal/JV business cases.
• Lead deal structuring from start to finish to ensure success of the deal.
• Negotiate key terms and legal documentation which will be submitted to the client.
• Manage the offer/bidding process.
• Oversee the preparation of announcements.
• Manage the resolution of Conditions Precedent.
• Oversee the completion process.
• Establish and manage deal teams.
• Manage insider lists.
• Select, engage and manage advisors.
• Implement Confidentiality Agreements.
• Manage internal approval processes for acquisitions / disposals / JV’s.
• Perform the M&A evaluation support function for Absa's Group Investment Committee.
• Effectively communicate developments within areas of activity to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Liaise with all business partners to ensure all management information they require is provided to them timeously.
• Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned.

• CA (SA) or equivalent preferred. Alternatives considered based on relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
• Essential: minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or private equity.
• Desirable: 5 years post-qualifying experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or private equity.
• Excellent analytical and technical skill set (financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, modelling and commercial documentation).
• Experience in a global investment banking environment with exposure to M&A international best practice.
• Banking and insurance sector M&A experience, including African M&A experience.
• Tactful and persuasive with the ability to convince minds at various levels of the organization.
• Strategic and commercial mindset.
• Problem-solving / solutions oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach.
• Persistent in nature and a data-driven working style.
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster knowledge sharing and mentoring of other team members.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills at various levels.