Transaction Leader

Staff Focus; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Focus is seeking a qualified professional with a background in corporate finance or M&A to lead transaction workstreams. You will assess client needs, structure deals, and coordinate with buyers, vendors, and advisors to maximise value.

The role requires strong numerical ability, negotiation skills, and the ability to interpret financial information within an investment environment. This is a demanding position suited to candidates with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree-level qualification.
• Background in Accounting, Finance, Law or related field is advantageous.
• Partly qualified or qualified professionals will be considered.
• Experience in corporate finance, M&A, accounting firms, corporate finance boutique, investment environment or business brokerage is advantageous.
• Strong financial understanding to analyse and interpret financial information.
• Practical knowledge of M&A and corporate finance transactions preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills.
• Excellent financial and numerical ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of each transaction, the client's business and the vendor's requirements.
• Set the strategic direction of projects from the outset and ensure resources are in place to achieve outcomes.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the client's financial performance and business drivers.
• Prepare thoroughly for client, buyer and stakeholder meetings and facilitate meetings where required.
• Manage all relevant client and buyer follow-up after meetings and discussions.
• Guide clients and counterparties in exploring appropriate and commercially viable deal structures.
• Prepare indicative offers and identify opportunities to leverage acquisition synergies and maximise value.
• Communicate effectively between clients, buyers and specialist advisors, ensuring relevant offers, feedback and responses are relayed.
• Negotiate commercially acceptable deal structures between vendors and purchasers.
• Liaise with senior transaction team members regarding progress, negotiations and developments.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure diligent CRM updates after discussions and meetings.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members where applicable.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Commercial acumen

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree-level qualification

Accounting/Finance/Law background advantageous

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of each transaction, the client's business and the vendor's requirements.
• Set the strategic direction of projects from the outset and ensure the appropriate resources are in place to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the client's financial performance and business drivers.
• Prepare thoroughly for client, buyer and stakeholder meetings and facilitate meetings where required.
• Manage all relevant client and buyer follow-up following meetings and discussions.
• Guide clients and counterparties in exploring appropriate and commercially viable deal structures.
• Prepare and generate indicative offers and identify opportunities to leverage acquisition synergies and maximise value.
• Communicate effectively between clients, buyers and specialist advisors, ensuring that relevant offers, feedback and responses are accurately relayed.
• Negotiate commercially acceptable deal structures between vendors and purchasers.
• Liaise with senior transaction team members regarding project progress, negotiations and developments.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure diligent CRM updates following discussions and meetings with buyers and sellers.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members where applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant degree-level qualification.
• A qualification or background in Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field would be advantageous.
• Partly qualified or qualified professionals will be considered.
• Relevant experience in corporate finance, M&A, an accounting firm, corporate finance boutique, investment environment or business brokerage is advantageous.
• Strong financial understanding with the ability to analyse and interpret financial information.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of M&A and corporate finance transactions preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills.
• Excellent financial and numerical ability.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for the role.