Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Ad Idem Consulting; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software PE backed business is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate to join their corporate development team in Johannesburg. This role involves shaping M&A strategy, evaluating acquisition targets, and coordinating due diligence processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, showcasing their ability to manage end-to-end M&A processes effectively.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking.
• Experience managing end-to-end M&A processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Go-to-Market and Product teams to shape and refine the M&A strategy.
• Identify, evaluate and source potential acquisition targets aligned with strategic objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate third-party advisors across commercial, financial, technology, and legal due diligence processes.
• Prepare regular updates and strategic insights for the Executive Committee.

Skills

M&A strategy

Due diligence processes

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

A global software PE backed business is looking for a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate to join their corporate development team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate is interested in seeking ownership and responsibility for key process milestones and deliverables as well as maintaining pipeline of acquisitions targets by building relationships with target stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Go-to-Market and Product teams to shape and refine the M&A strategy.
• Identify, evaluate and source potential acquisition targets aligned with strategic objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate third-party advisors across commercial, financial, technology, and legal due diligence processes.
• Prepare regular updates and strategic insights to ensure that the Executive Committee is updated and engaged with M&A activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking
• Experience managing end-to-end M&A processes