Senior Analyst: Strategic Advisory

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
• Result-oriented / hard working Comfortable with ambiguity