M&A Analyst – Remote

Sagan Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a M&A Analyst to work remotely from South Africa. The candidate will engage with business owners, assess acquisition potentials, and manage CRM workflows. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in M&A or similar fields. This role offers a competitive salary package and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, or private equity.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with business owners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial qualification calls with business owners to assess acquisition potential.
• Evaluate financial and operational fit against acquisition criteria.
• Record and summarize deal insights in the CRM system.
• Coordinate next steps with acquisition teams.
• Maintain communication with internal stakeholders and external owners.

Skills

Understanding of M&A fundamentals

Excellent English communication skills

CRM workflow management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Job Overview

Application Deadline: 28 November

• Job Location: Western Cape
• Job Title: M&A Analyst – Remote
• Salary Offer: R50, - R60
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Job Level: Intermediate
• Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years
• M&A Analyst position available – Remote (South Africa)

We are seeking a Super Star in Mergers & Acquisitions for a remote position (CST Time Zone).

Salary Range

• USD / month plus performance-based bonuses
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST).

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent.

We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies.

Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.

About the Company: Sagan represents a U.S.-based investment group focused on small business acquisitions.

The team values data-driven decision-making, professional communication, and precision in evaluating acquisition opportunities.

Position Overview

The M&A Analyst plays a key role at the top of the acquisition funnel engaging directly with business owners, evaluating alignment with investment criteria, and recording insights that drive deal flow.

This position blends financial acumen with strong interpersonal communication, ensuring each potential acquisition is efficiently assessed and advanced.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial qualification calls with business owners to assess acquisition potential.
• Evaluate basic financial and operational fit against acquisition criteria.
• Record and summarize deal insights in the CRM system.
• Coordinate next steps with internal sourcing and acquisition teams.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with both internal stakeholders and external business owners.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of M&A fundamentals and small business finance.
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Prior experience in M&A, investment banking, or private equity.
• Proven ability to manage CRM workflows and maintain accurate records.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience conducting qualification or outreach calls with U.S. clients or business owners.
• Familiarity with HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar CRMs.
• Background in financial analysis or deal sourcing.

Resume Submission Guidelines

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Important: For timely processing, both your resume and introductory video must be submitted in English.