Investment Banker Analyst

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a bright Investment Banker Analyst to join its high-performing team. You will work on corporate finance transactions, including M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory for clients in the North West province and beyond.

You will build complex valuation models, prepare client materials, and support senior bankers while developing expertise in investment banking through intensive training and exposure to challenging deals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related quantitative field.
• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction services.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, valuation methodologies, and capital markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the origination and execution of M&A, equity, and debt transactions.
• Develop detailed financial models, including DCF, LBO, and comparable company analyses.
• Prepare pitch books, confidential information memorandums (CIMs), and management presentations.
• Conduct extensive industry research and due diligence on companies and markets.
• Support senior bankers in client interactions and deal management processes.
• Monitor market trends and identify potential transaction opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Valuation methods

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deal support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a bright and motivated Investment Banker Analyst to join their high-performing team in Rustenburg. This role provides exposure to a wide range of corporate finance transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic advisory services for businesses in the North West province and beyond. You will be instrumental in conducting financial analysis, building complex valuation models, and preparing client-facing materials. This is a demanding but rewarding position for individuals passionate about finance and eager to develop expertise in investment banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the origination and execution of M&A, equity, and debt transactions.
• Develop detailed financial models, including DCF, LBO, and comparable company analyses.
• Prepare pitch books, confidential information memorandums (CIMs), and management presentations.
• Conduct extensive industry research and due diligence on companies and markets.
• Support senior bankers in client interactions and deal management processes.
• Monitor market trends and identify potential transaction opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction services.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, valuation methodologies, and capital markets.
• Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and a rigorous work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, pension, and life insurance.
• Intensive training programs and significant opportunities for career progression in investment banking.
• Exposure to a wide array of complex and challenging financial transactions.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment in Rustenburg.