Corporate Development Consultant

Absa Group

. Assist in managing and executing Absa’s strategic Mergers and Acquisitions agenda and ensure governance and control .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSandton • South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions, including financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring. Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and lead transaction processes in a banking and insurance context.

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Mergers And AcquisitionsFinancial AnalysisValuationDue DiligenceInvestment Banking Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisValuationDue DiligenceModellingCommercial DocumentationDeal StructuringNegotiationMarket CoverageTransaction ServicesAcquisition Evaluation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CA (SA)Bachelor's Degree in BusinessAdvanced Diplomas in Business

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingCorporate FinancePrivate EquityM&A Best PracticesBanking Sector M&AAfrican M&A Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in managing and executing Absa’s strategic Mergers and Acquisitions agenda and ensure governance and control
Develop and manage the group’s strategic M&A agenda with senior management
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Provide market coverage by business segment and geography
Evaluate acquisition, disposal and joint venture business cases
Prepare valuations
Oversee due diligence and smooth execution of transactions
Develop final acquisition, disposal and JV business cases
Lead deal structuring from start to finish
Negotiate key terms and legal documentation submitted to the client
Manage offer and bidding processes
Oversee preparation of announcements
Manage Conditions Precedent resolution and oversee completion processes
Establish and manage deal teams and insider lists
Select, engage and manage advisors
Implement Confidentiality Agreements
Manage internal approval processes for acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures
Perform M&A evaluation support for Absa’s Group Investment Committee
Communicate activity developments to relevant internal and external stakeholders
Maintain relationships with business partners, including delivery channels, group marketing and group communications
Provide required management information to business partners
Perform other reasonably assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

CA (SA) or equivalent preferred; alternatives considered based on relevant knowledge, skills and experience
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or private equity
5 years post-qualifying experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or private equity desirable
Excellent analytical and technical skills, including 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 people at various levels of the organization
Strategic and commercial mindset
Problem-solving and solutions-oriented approach
Strong attention to detail and analytical approach
Persistent nature and data-driven working style
Ability to work in a team environment and foster knowledge sharing and mentoring
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Competencies in technical knowledge, business skills, control environment, personal and interpersonal skills, and commercial effectiveness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
Preference for suitable candidates from designated groups to support equitable demographic representation and workforce diversity