Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior M&A Consultant to guide clients through the full M&A lifecycle from target identification to post-merger integration in Sandton, Gauteng. The role demands strong financial modeling, negotiation, and client-management skills, with a focus on value creation in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead engagements, perform due diligence, advise on deal structures, and develop integration plans while mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• CA(SA), CFA, or MBA qualifications highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in M&A advisory, IB, or corporate development.
• Proven track record in executing M&A transactions and deal processes.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions), and due diligence skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, client-facing Sandton environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A engagements from origination to post-deal integration.
• Conduct financial due diligence, valuation analyses, and market assessments.
• Advise on deal structuring, negotiation strategies, and terms.
• Develop post-merger integration plans for value realization.
• Prepare M&A reports, financial models, and client presentations.
• Maintain relationships with clients, banks, and advisors.
• Identify new M&A opportunities and support business development.
• Mentor junior consultants on M&A projects.

Skills

M&A advisory

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Negotiation

Client relationship mgmt

Market analysis

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

CA(SA)/CFA/MBA desirable

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mergers & M&A Consultant to join their esteemed team in Sandton, Gauteng. This is a critical role for an individual with a strong background in financial advisory, deal execution, and post-merger integration. You will guide clients through the entire M&A lifecycle, from target identification and due diligence to deal structuring and integration planning. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical, valuation, and negotiation skills, coupled with a deep understanding of corporate finance and strategic growth. You will play a key role in facilitating high-value transactions and driving strategic value creation for our clients in the competitive Sandton financial district and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A engagements, overseeing all phases from origination to post-deal integration.
• Conduct comprehensive financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and market assessments.
• Advise clients on deal structuring, negotiation strategies, and optimal transaction terms.
• Develop detailed post-merger integration plans to ensure value realization and operational synergy.
• Prepare detailed M&A reports, financial models, and client presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investment banks, legal advisors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify new M&A opportunities and contribute to business development efforts.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants involved in M&A projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related business field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA(SA), CFA, or MBA are highly desirable.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in M&A advisory, investment banking, corporate development, or a related consulting field.
• Proven track record in successfully executing M&A transactions and managing deal processes.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation methodologies (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions), and due diligence processes.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and strategic growth drivers.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding client-facing environment in Sandton, Gauteng.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a significant performance-based bonus structure, reflecting the seniority and impact of this role.
• Comprehensive medical aid, a provident fund, and extensive professional development opportunities, including access to industry conferences and training, are provided.
• This hybrid role allows for flexibility, balancing collaborative office work with remote productivity in Sandton.