VP / Director, Generalist M&A

Inuka Partners; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuka Partners in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a senior M&A professional to lead mid-market and private capital advisory across Africa. The role involves managing buy- and sell-side mandates, capital raising, and multi-sector transactions with a focus on financial services, fintech, and资源.

The ideal candidate has 8–15 years in investment banking or corporate finance, a strong track record across Africa, and excels in client management and deal execution in a lean environment.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years in investment banking or corporate finance
• Proven track record in African M&A and capital raising
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and transaction structuring
• Excellent client management and communication
• Commercially minded, entrepreneurial, and comfortable in a lean environment
• Johannesburg-based or willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side M&A mandates from origination through completion
• Advise clients on valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, and transaction structure
• Prepare investment papers, board materials, and marketing documents
• Manage clients, investors, advisers, and other transaction stakeholders
• Support business development and originate new mandates
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the M&A platform
• Execute transactions across sectors including financial services, fintech, infrastructure, energy, industrials, and natural resources

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modelling

Valuation

Due diligence

Client management

Communication skills

Deal structuring

Capital raising

Business development

Mentoring

Job description

Lead mid-market M&A and capital-raising transactions across Africa.

Johannesburg, South Africa Financial Services Director

The opportunity

Our client is a pan-African investment banking and private capital platform seeking a senior M&A professional based in Johannesburg. The role will lead transactions across multiple sectors, with exposure to M&A, capital raising, and private capital advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side M&A mandates from origination through completion.
• Advise clients on valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, and transaction structure.
• Prepare investment papers, board materials, and marketing documents.
• Manage clients, investors, advisers, and other transaction stakeholders.
• Support business development and originate new mandates.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the M&A platform.
• Execute transactions across sectors including financial services, fintech, infrastructure, energy, industrials, and natural resources.

Requirements

• 8–15 years of investment banking or corporate finance experience.
• Strong track record executing African M&A and capital-raising transactions.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and transaction structuring skills.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Commercially minded, entrepreneurial, and comfortable in a lean environment.
• Johannesburg-based or willing to relocate.