Senior Associate – Investment (Harare)

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join the Investment Banking team. The candidate will play a key role in assisting the Manager in originating and executing advisory mandates, capital raising transactions, managing deal pipeline, and overseeing the workflow of junior associates.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Originate and execute advisory mandates, equity, and debt capital raising transactions, M&A including due diligence, financial modelling, and deal structuring.
• Canvass the markets and gather intelligence on impending transactions, policy pronouncements, market trends, and industry developments.
• Manage and mentor junior associates, providing guidance on deal execution and professional development.
• Assist in developing and maintaining client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Conduct financial analyses, including modelling, valuation, pricing, and risk assessment.
• Prepare client presentations, investment prospectus, pitch decks, and other marketing materials.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years of investment banking experience, preferably in financial advisory, M&A, capital raising in equity, or debt markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. CFA, MBA or advanced degree will be an added advantage Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects.
• Strong client relationships and networking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Expected Skillset:

• Industry expertise (e.g., technology, healthcare, financial institutions). Experience with financial modelling tools (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet). Certification (e.g., CFA, CAIA).

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