Investment Banker: M&A

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Job Summary

VP: M&A / Corporate Finance
Location: Sandton
Experience: 3 - 7 years relevant experience
Qualifications: CA(SA) or CFA advantageous
Absa is seeking a high-performing M&A Banker to join its Corporate Finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced transactor who thrives in complex deal environments and wants exposure to high-impact transactions across Africa’s corporate landscape

Job Description

• Execute and manage corporate finance transactions end-to-end

• Prepare and review financial models, reports, and deal documentation

• Support legal drafting and ensure accurate implementation of transaction terms

• Manage deal processes, stakeholder coordination, and transaction timetables

• Identify cross-selling and revenue-enhancing opportunities across the client base

• Maintain strong working knowledge of the relevant regulatory landscape

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Contribute to business development, pipeline management, and achievement of financial targets

• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture

Ideal Candidate

• 3 - 7 years’ experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or a similar advisory role

• Strong financial analysis and transaction execution skills

• Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and highly accountable

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-performance environments

What We Offer

• Exposure to market-leading corporate finance transactions

• A collaborative, high-performance culture

• Opportunities to innovate, grow, and build long-term career capital

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised