Senior Analyst : Strategic Advisory

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Analyst responsible for implementing and analyzing Strategic Advisory functions. The role involves supporting M&A activities, assessing investment opportunities, and driving business value. Candidates should have a degree in Business or Economics with at least 3 years of relevant experience and excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience in Management Consulting or M&A Advisory.
• Exposure to valuations and impairment calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support Mergers and Acquisitions activities.
• Support divestment activity within the Group.
• Drive value addition across businesses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal presentation skills

Advanced PowerPoint skills

Advanced Excel skills

Team player

Independent thinker

Result-oriented

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, or Financial Management

Job description

Key Purpose

The Senior Analyst will be responsible for the implementation, execution, and analysis of the Strategic Advisory functions of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Mergers and Acquisitions activities associated with acquisitive growth; work with a team to develop pipeline, engage companies, conduct due diligence, and conclude transactions.
• Support divestment activity within the Group.
• Work with Strategic Advisory leadership on capital raising initiatives (equity), support and manage due diligence activities.
• Work with Business Units to drive value addition across businesses (parenting advantage) i.e., common customer share of wallet, customer loyalty program etc.
• Assess investment opportunities within existing businesses, develop a business case and financial model, work with MDs on a business plan.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant Degree in Business, Economics, or Financial Management is required.
• At least 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience in Management Consulting, Corporate Development, M&A Advisory, or Private Equity.
• Exposure to valuations, impairment and WACC calculations.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills of absolute importance.
• Superior PowerPoint and Excel capabilities.
• Strong business judgement and ability to deal with complex matters.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong verbal presentation skills; experience presenting to a senior audience.
• Strong analytical, qualitative and quantitative skills.
• Analytical ability.
• Team player.
• Independent thinker.
• Result‑oriented / hard working.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.