Job Description

Deal Origination & Client Support

• Assist senior and mid-tier transactors in preparing for client engagements, pitches, proactives and transaction meetings.
• Conduct sector, company and market research to support origination planning and client opportunities.
• Support the preparation of pitch materials, credentials, briefing notes and financial analysis for prospective and existing clients.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of client requirements, objectives and transaction context through diligent preparation.

Transaction Execution Support

• Support transaction execution across a range of corporate finance products, including M&A, ECM, BEE, Corporate Solutions, Regulatory Advisory and Private Capital.
• Take ownership of allocated execution workstreams under supervision, including financial modelling inputs, valuation support, data analysis and presentation drafting.
• Assist with the management of data rooms, due diligence processes, information requests and stakeholder coordination.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of transaction documentation including teasers, information memoranda, term sheets, circulars and internal approval memoranda.
• Proactively and clearly communicate with RMB colleagues and clients to ensure alignment on expectations for content and timing of deliverables

Sector & Product Development

• Develop a working understanding of assigned sectors, including key industry dynamics, performance drivers, competitors and recent transactions.
• Build foundational knowledge across RMB Corporate Finance product offerings and their application to client solutions.
• Stay informed on macroeconomic, regulatory and market developments relevant to assigned sectors and products.

Internal Processes, Risk & Governance

• Work closely with sector teams, product specialists, legal, risk, compliance and finance to support transaction execution.
• Adhere strictly to internal governance, regulatory frameworks, watchlist restrictions, confidentiality protocols and mandatory training requirements.
• Support ongoing transaction monitoring, including covenant tracking, reporting requirements and post-implementation processes.

Professionalism & Culture

• Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, responsiveness and accountability in all interactions.
• Leverage Microsoft and internal RMB systems effectively to deliver high-quality outputs efficiently.
• Consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned with the FirstRand Promises (the Group’s philosophy: https://www.firstrand.co.za/the-group/firstrand-philosophy/).
• Actively seek feedback, coaching and learning opportunities to support continuous development.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You:

• Hold a relevant qualification and at least 2-3 years of Corporate Finance experience
• Strong work ethic with a self-starter attitude and a keenness to take ownership of the role’s opportunities and personal development
• Resilience and an openness to receiving and sharing feedback,.
   

You Will Have Access To:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate
   

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
   

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!
 

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Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.