Investment Banker: Special Asset Management

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasoned Investment Banker to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to provide strategic financial advisory and transaction execution services to clients navigating distressed situations. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in corporate finance, M&A, and debt advisory to deliver innovative solutions. You will work closely with distressed companies and their stakeholders to formulate and execute effective restructuring strategies. Join this forward-thinking bank and contribute to shaping the financial landscape of Africa while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in investment banking or corporate finance.
• Expertise in managing distressed clients and executing turnaround strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial advisory services to distressed companies.
• Negotiate and deliver complex financial restructures.

Skills

Financial Advisory

Transaction Execution

Distressed Asset Management

Restructuring

Negotiation

Corporate Finance

M&A

Debt Advisory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Advanced Diploma in Commerce

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and a strong position as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future, and to shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Investment Banker to provide strategic financial advisory and transaction execution services to clients navigating distressed and special situations within the Corporate & Investment Bank (including the Investment Banking Division, Commercial Property Finance, Markets, and Transactional Banking).

The ideal candidate will have specialist knowledge in managing CIB clients facing financial distress, with experience in distressed asset management strategies. Essential skills include excellent solutioning, restructuring, negotiation, and the ability to operate under pressure. Candidates should have experience in distress, corporate finance, M&A, or debt advisory, and hold a CA/LLB or similar qualification with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. A deep understanding of CIB lending, trade products, corporate finance, and capital raising (debt and equity) is essential.

Job Description

The role involves working closely with distressed companies, their Boards and Executive Committees, creditors, investors, and other stakeholders to formulate and execute restructuring and turnaround strategies. The Specialist Investment Banker will be responsible for solutioning, negotiating, and delivering complex financial restructures that optimize outcomes for all parties involved, while minimizing risk and seeking commercial outcomes that align with the risk profile.

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce, and Management Studies are 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 achieving equitable demographic representation and enhance the diversity of our workforce.

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