Location: Sandton
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Investment Banking | Corporate Finance | Mergers & Acquisitions

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a leading African financial services group to recruit a high-performing VP: M&A / Corporate Finance. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced transactor who thrives in complex deal environments and wants exposure to strategic, high-impact transactions across the corporate landscape.

About the Role

As VP: M&A / Corporate Finance, you will execute and manage transactions end-to-end, working across financial modelling, deal documentation, stakeholder coordination, and transaction delivery. This role is suited to a commercially sharp professional who is comfortable in fast-paced environments, confident managing multiple moving parts, and motivated by both execution excellence and broader business development impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and manage corporate finance and M&A transactions from origination support through to completion

• Prepare, review, and refine financial models, transaction reports, and deal documentation

• Support legal drafting and help ensure accurate implementation of transaction terms

• Coordinate deal workstreams, stakeholders, and transaction timetables

• Identify cross-selling opportunities and support broader revenue generation across the client base

• Maintain a strong understanding of the applicable regulatory environment

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Contribute to pipeline development, business development activity, and achievement of financial targets

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performance team culture

What You’ll Bring

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or a related advisory environment

• Strong financial analysis, valuation, and transaction execution capability

• Commercial mindset with a high degree of accountability and attention to detail

• Ability to perform in demanding, high-performance deal environments

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• CA(SA) or CFA is advantageous

Nice to Have

• Experience working on cross-border or pan-African transactions

• Exposure to legal drafting and transaction documentation

• Track record of contributing to client development or origination efforts

What’s On Offer

• Exposure to market-leading corporate finance transactions

• A collaborative, high-performance environment

• Opportunities to innovate, grow, and build long-term career capital

Company Culture

The organisation’s culture is purpose-led and values-driven, with a strong emphasis on empowering people, fostering belonging, and driving excellence through collaboration. Its careers messaging highlights growth, innovation, wellbeing, and an inclusive environment where people are encouraged to build meaningful long-term careers, while its broader culture and values framework emphasises responsibility, integrity, and shared success.

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