Candidates with interest in Merger and Acquisitions - interested in a career change - Corporate Finance Transaction Leader (M&A). There are junior and more senior position available depending on experience.

Benchmark International – Cape Town, South Africa

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established organisation and become an integral member of our Transactions Teams in the Cape Town.

We are seeking a driven, motivated business professional, based in Cape Town to become part of our ever growing Transactions Team.

The role is client-facing, involves negotiating and communicating to senior levels, both internal and external, with the ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and work quickly and efficiently.

You will be educated to degree level, and relevant corporate finance experience gained in an accountancy firm, a corporate finance boutique or a business brokerage is advantageous. You will be confident at both advising clients and giving guidance to junior members of staff.

Qualified/Partly qualified with an Accounting or Law degree, or strong financial background and knowledge would be advantageous.

Role responsibilities and duties

Develop a working knowledge of the project, the client’s business and requirements of the vendor

Set the strategic direction of the project from the outset, including the provision of appropriate and necessary resource to achieve the best results

Develop a good understanding of the client’s financial performance

Thorough preparation for all meetings and, as appropriate, the facilitation of client/buyer meetings

Undertake all associated client/buyer follow up after meetings

Guide parties to explore acceptable and appropriate deal structures

Generate indicative offers and demonstrate the ability to utilise synergistic benefits of acquisition to leverage value

Communicate effectively between clients, buyers and other specialist advisors, in particular, relaying all relevant offers and responses to those concerned

Negotiate an acceptable commercial deal structure position between vendor and purchaser

Liaise with Transactions Director on progress of negotiations and project developments

Detailed record keeping and diligent CRM updates following any discussions or meetings with both buyers and sellers

Key Competencies

A technical and practical knowledge of M&A transactions is preferred.

Strong commercial acumen and good negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills

Highly computer literate; experience of Microsoft Office Suite and CRM’s is essential.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills / manner.

A creative approach to problem solving

Good numeracy skills and able to analyse and interpret financial information.

Excellent telephone skills/ manner and good relationship-building abilities.

Self-motivated with the capability to prioritise workload.

Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task, managing several projects at once.

Strong team work ethic with an ability to motivate and communicate effectively with team members.

What can we offer you?

The chance to work in an exciting business, rapidly growing in South Africa, Africa as well as Internationally. Quick exposure to high level M&A activity and unparalleled learning curve obtaining extremely valuable experience. Opportunity to progress quickly in a hard working but pleasant environment.

Fun but challenging and driven working environment.

Competitive salary for the right candidate, so salary level negotiable.

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