Investment Banking Analyst

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

M&A exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Investment Banking Analyst to support senior bankers with financial modeling, valuation, and client presentations for M&A and capital markets. The role is hybrid, located in Tembisa, offering in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Ideal candidate is ambitious and detail-oriented with 1–3 years in finance, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a eagerness to learn in a high-profile deals environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant investment banking experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial modeling (DCF, LBO, M&A).
• Conduct industry and company analysis to support deals.
• Prepare pitch books, client presentations, and materials.
• Participate in due diligence and execution phases.
• Support senior team in meetings and negotiations.
• Maintain databases of market information and comparables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Investment Banking Analyst to join their esteemed team in Tembisa . This hybrid role offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be instrumental in supporting senior bankers with financial modeling, valuation analysis, and the preparation of client presentations for mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets transactions. This position is ideal for a motivated individual eager to learn the intricacies of investment banking, contribute to high-profile deals, and develop a strong foundation in corporate finance within a supportive, hybrid work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of financial models, including DCF, LBO, and M&A models.
• Conduct industry research and company-specific analysis to support transaction sourcing and execution.
• Prepare pitch books, client presentations, and marketing materials.
• Participate in due diligence processes and transaction execution phases.
• Support senior team members in client meetings and negotiations.
• Maintain and update databases of market information and transaction comparables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work model .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement allowing for flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the firm.
• Exposure to significant M&A and capital markets transactions.