Job Description

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together...one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary VP: M&A / Corporate Finance
Location: Sandton
Experience: 3 - 7 years relevant experience
Qualifications: CA(SA) or CFA advantageous
Absa is seeking a high-performing M&A Banker to join its Corporate Finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced transactor who thrives in complex deal environments and wants exposure to high-impact transactions across Africa's corporate landscape

Execute and manage corporate finance transactions end-to-end
Prepare and review financial models, reports, and deal documentation
Support legal drafting and ensure accurate implementation of transaction terms
Manage deal processes, stakeholder coordination, and transaction timetables
Identify cross-selling and revenue-enhancing opportunities across the client base
Maintain strong working knowledge of the relevant regulatory landscape
Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to business development, pipeline management, and achievement of financial targets
Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture
Ideal Candidate
3 - 7 years' experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or a similar advisory role
Strong financial analysis and transaction execution skills
Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and highly accountable
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-performance environments
What We Offer
Exposure to market-leading corporate finance transactions
A collaborative, high-performance culture
Opportunities to innovate, grow, and build long-term career capital
Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Skills Required