Corporate Finance Analyst

About the role

Old Mutual is seeking a seasoned financial professional to join its Corporate Finance team in Johannesburg. The analyst supports the transaction leads behind the group's investment activities, covering the full transaction lifecycle from identifying targets aligned with Old Mutual's strategy to finalising mergers, acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. The role also covers corporate actions such as group restructuring, unbundling and BBBEE ownership initiatives, working with actuarial, legal, tax and financial reporting experts.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in valuing local and international targets, especially in banking, insurance and asset management
• Coordinate internal and external teams, including legal counsel and transaction advisors, to run due diligence and draft recommendations for executive committees and the Board
• Lead the preparation and review of transaction documents such as Shareholder Agreements, Sale and Purchase Agreements and regulatory submissions
• Support negotiations on commercial and legal terms and liaise with regulators such as the Prudential Authority
• Create internal business cases that quantify the value and feasibility of proposed transactions

Required profile

• A CA(SA), CFA or Actuarial qualification is highly preferred
• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance or Private Equity, ideally in financial services or insurance
• Rigorous technical background and proven track record in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to influence at senior levels

Required skills

• Expert-level financial modelling
• Deep understanding of capital structuring, IFRS valuation requirements and M&A methodologies