Synopsis
An exceptional opportunity for a Senior Merger & Acquisitions Specialist in the Client Support and Growth Division. We are looking for an individual with a strong Investment banking background or Private equity Investment.

This is a permanent opportunity.

Job Title: Senior Specialist: Exit/Disposal
Division: Client Support and Growth
Department/Unit: Business Advisory & Turnaround Services
Location: Sandton

Your role will focus on ensuring exit execution cluster by ensuring successful divestment and exits that result in the optimization of value through leveraging expertise and relationships within the Private Equity and investment market.

Qualification and Experience
Minimum qualification: relevant Post Graduate Degree in Business/Commercial or legal field or equivalent qualification is essential.
CA (SA) / MBA / MBA would be an advantage.
Experience working in Investment banking or Private equity Investment with experience in Mergers & Acquisition (selling side) and equity valuation.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in portfolio transformation of private equity or a Commercial bank which involved in exiting of assets.
4+ years’ experience in assessing the economic viability of businesses
Equity Valuation experience and knowledge is a necessity.
Excellent financial modelling skills.
Outstanding skills in respect of the analysis and interpretation of financial statements.
Sound knowledge and experience from sell side M&A’s in developing and implementing exits/disposal strategies and plans.
Sound knowledge of business and the diversity of risks that may affect businesses.
Good understanding of Economic trends.
Industry standards, technology trends and best practices.
Good working knowledge of Company, Contract, Taxation and Insolvency legislation.
Ability to work independently and to perform under pressure.

Technical/Functional Competencies:

Business/Commercial Acumen
Problem Solving/Solution Generation
Analytical & Diagnostic Skills
Negotiating and Influencing
Financial Modelling
Research and Benchmarking
Investment Management
Equity Valuations
Networking and Marketing Skills

Behavioural Competencies:

Communication & Presentation Skills
Relationship Management
Planning & Organizing
Networking Skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Report Writing Skills
Results Driven
Roles and Responsibilities

Financial/Shareholder Returns:

Designing of an effective and attainable exit proposition any new deals.
Assisting in ensuring that the exits/disposals maximize the corporation’s financial recovery in the given timeframe.

Internal/Operational Processes:

Continuously updating the viability of exit opportunities with Segments on primary and secondary markets as well as IPO’s.
Assisting in identifying and providing options of potential buyers and other exit opportunities for specific exits to ensure all options are considered and best opportunities are implemented.
Providing assistance in the Segment departments in defining and detailing best practice exit terms and conditions.
Providing input into exit options, during the due diligence stage to ensure the best opportunities are being implemented.
Assisting in optimizing the departmental resources.
Providing efficient service to clients.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management:

Building and maintaining influential relationships with strategic internal and external stakeholders.
Building and leveraging on relationships with a variety of external investors to execute exits in the most professional manner.
Advising internal stakeholders on both new investment opportunities and exit plans for existing business partners.
Continuously reviewing exit options for Segments, larger and riskier investments.
Building relationships with a variety of investors in the market that could be interested in buying companies within the Business Partner ecosystem.
Leveraging expertise and relationships in the Private Equity and investment market to execute fast and value-adding exits for equity investments.
Liaising, communicating, and promoting the unit externally.