Telecom & Digital Infra M&A VP

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an experienced investment banking professional to lead business development and advisory mandates in telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors. The role emphasizes origination, M&A execution, and complex financial modelling.

The ideal candidate brings at least seven years in investment banking or related fields, a proven track record in telecom/infrastructure deals, and strong leadership and client management skills to drive growth and client value.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Infrastructure Investing, or Transaction Advisory.
• Proven transaction experience in Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure, TMT, Fibre, Towers, Data Centres, or related sectors.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution capabilities.
• Experience across mergers and acquisitions, equity capital raising, debt financing, and infrastructure finance transactions.
• Strong understanding of telecom and infrastructure valuation methodologies and sector metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to originate mandates and build long-term client relationships.
• Advanced analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technology proficiency and advanced financial modelling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with telecommunications operators, infrastructure owners, investors, and financial sponsors.
• Identify and evaluate new M&A and capital-raising opportunities within the telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors.
• Prepare high-quality pitch books, sector research, thought leadership pieces, and business development materials.
• Lead negotiations and secure new advisory mandates.
• Build and review complex financial models and valuation analyses, including telecom and infrastructure-specific methodologies.
• Prepare information memoranda, teasers, and transaction marketing materials.
• Manage transactions from origination through to execution and completion.
• Coordinate with legal, regulatory, financial, and technical advisers throughout transaction processes.
• Maintain and expand relationships with institutional investors and infrastructure-focused investment groups.
• Collaborate with regional teams and contribute to broader business development initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and support junior professionals within the team.

Skills

Relationship management

Financial modelling

Valuation expertise

Negotiation

Client development

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Network Finance is seeking an experienced investment banking professional to lead business development and advisory mandates in telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors. The role emphasizes origination, M&A execution, and complex financial modelling.

The ideal candidate brings at least seven years in investment banking or related fields, a proven track record in telecom/infrastructure deals, and strong leadership and client management skills to drive growth and client value.