M&A Analyst – Remote

Sagan Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a remote M&A Analyst to engage with business owners and evaluate acquisition potential. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial understanding and communication skills. Responsibilities include qualifying acquisitions and managing CRM workflows. This role offers competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, ideal for professionals looking to make an impact in Mergers & Acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial qualification calls with business owners.
• Evaluate financial and operational fit.
• Record and summarize deal insights in CRM.

Skills

M&A fundamentals

English communication

CRM management

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

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: 3000–3500 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

1. Strong understanding of M&A fundamentals and small business finance.
2. Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).
3. Prior experience in M&A, investment banking, or private equity.
4. 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

To help get you hired, please submit your resume in text-based PDF format only.

Avoid uploading scanned documents, image files (JPG/PNG), or Word documents (DOC/DOCX) to prevent your application from being overlooked.

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