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Corporate Development Consultant - Sandton at Absa South Africa
Absa South Africa
October 11, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Summary
The Absa Corporate Development team is looking for a consultant to assist in the management and execution of our strategic Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) agenda and to ensure correct governance and control thereof.
Job Description
You will be expected to be experienced in respect of M&A origination and execution and to be able to become familiar with Absa's governance requirements.
Accountability: Origination
Develop and manage the groups strategic M&A agenda in conjunction with senior management.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide ongoing market coverage by business segment and by geography.
Evaluate draft acquisition / disposal / JV Business cases.
Prepare valuations.
Accountability: Execution
Oversee the due diligence process to ensure smooth execution of delivery.
Develop final acquisition/disposal/JV business cases.
Lead deal structuring from start to finish to ensure success of the deal.
Negotiate key terms and legal documentation which will be submitted to the client.
Manage the offer/bidding process.
Oversee the preparation of announcements.
Manage the resolution of Conditions Precedent.
Oversee the completion process.
Accountability: Governance
Establish and manage deal teams.
Manage insider lists.
Select, engage and manage advisors.
Implement Confidentiality Agreements.
Manage internal approval processes for acquisitions / disposals / JV's.
Perform the M&A evaluation support function for Absa's Group Investment Committee.
Accountability: Stakeholder Management
Effectively communicate developments within areas of activity to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external business partners, including but not limited to all delivery channels used, group marketing, group communications. Other prospective providers etc.
Liaise with all business partners to ensure all management information they require is provided to them timeously.
Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned.
Role/Person Specification
Education and Experience:
CA (SA) or equivalent preferred. Alternatives considered based on relevant knowledge, skills and experience
Essential: minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or private equity
Desirable: 5 years post-qualifying experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or private equity
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent analytical and technical skill set (financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, modelling and commercial documentation)
Experience in a global investment banking environment with exposure to M&A international best practice
Banking and insurance sector M&A experience, including African M&A experience
Tactful and persuasive with the ability to convince minds at various levels of the organization
Strategic and commercial mindset
Problem-solving / solutions oriented
Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach
Persistent in nature and a data-driven working style
Ability to work in a team environment and foster knowledge sharing and mentoring of other team members
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills at various levels
Competencies:
Technical Knowledge
Business Skills
Control Environment
Personal & Interpersonal Skills
Commercial Effectiveness
Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
End Date: October 13, 2026
The Absa Corporate Development team is looking for a consultant to assist in the management and execution of our strategic Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) agenda and to ensure correct governance and control thereof.
Job Description
You will be expected to be experienced in respect of M&A origination and execution and to be able to become familiar with Absa's governance requirements.
Accountability: Origination
Develop and manage the groups strategic M&A agenda in conjunction with senior management.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide ongoing market coverage by business segment and by geography.
Evaluate draft acquisition / disposal / JV Business cases.
Prepare valuations.
Accountability: Execution
Oversee the due diligence process to ensure smooth execution of delivery.
Develop final acquisition/disposal/JV business cases.
Lead deal structuring from start to finish to ensure success of the deal.
Negotiate key terms and legal documentation which will be submitted to the client.
Manage the offer/bidding process.
Oversee the preparation of announcements.
Manage the resolution of Conditions Precedent.
Oversee the completion process.
Accountability: Governance
Establish and manage deal teams.
Manage insider lists.
Select, engage and manage advisors.
Implement Confidentiality Agreements.
Manage internal approval processes for acquisitions / disposals / JV's.
Perform the M&A evaluation support function for Absa's Group Investment Committee.
Accountability: Stakeholder Management
Effectively communicate developments within areas of activity to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external business partners, including but not limited to all delivery channels used, group marketing, group communications. Other prospective providers etc.
Liaise with all business partners to ensure all management information they require is provided to them timeously.
Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned.
Role/Person Specification
Education and Experience:
CA (SA) or equivalent preferred. Alternatives considered based on relevant knowledge, skills and experience
Essential: minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or private equity
Desirable: 5 years post-qualifying experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or private equity
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent analytical and technical skill set (financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, modelling and commercial documentation)
Experience in a global investment banking environment with exposure to M&A international best practice
Banking and insurance sector M&A experience, including African M&A experience
Tactful and persuasive with the ability to convince minds at various levels of the organization
Strategic and commercial mindset
Problem-solving / solutions oriented
Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach
Persistent in nature and a data-driven working style
Ability to work in a team environment and foster knowledge sharing and mentoring of other team members
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills at various levels
Competencies:
Technical Knowledge
Business Skills
Control Environment
Personal & Interpersonal Skills
Commercial Effectiveness
Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
End Date: October 13, 2026