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
Technical Knowledge and competencies:
- 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
Behavioral competencies:
- Analytical ability Team player Independent thinker
- Resultoriented / hard working Comfortable with ambiguity