Investment Banking - Corporate Finance - Analyst

Position Overview

Details of the Division and Team:

The purpose of this position is to provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to gain exposure to a leading Corporate Finance franchise as part of a leading international bank – the experience will encompass both advisory and capital markets work (debt and equity).

What we will offer you:

We strive to create a work environment where we embed health and well-being at the heart of what we offer to support a sustainable performance culture.

You can expect:

• To gain global exposure through working with some of the most talented people in the financial industry
• To experience a culture where ambition and talent is met with opportunity, and everyone feels welcomed, accepted, respected, listened to and treated fairly in order to contribute and grow.
• To work in an environment that embraces change, strives for innovation and recognises the power of collaboration.
• A degree of flexibility
  
  
  

Your key responsibilities:

• Front office, client-centric role
• Working on a variety of complex projects for leading local / pan-African and global clients – which includes leading South African and African corporates and global clients with a presence in South Africa and Africa
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of new ideas to help clients achieve their strategic and financial objectives
• Use of analytical skills and the ability to solve problems in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Project management and involvement in execution of live transactions and pitches
• Attend team discussions and client meetings and able to deliver parts of a presentation
• Specific tasks will depend on the role within the team – to this end the role will vary from project to project
• Tasks may include evaluating companies, financial analysis, developing models for M&A and capital markets transactions, preparing industry analyses for pitches, conducting research, project management and administration and providing support in the execution of live deals
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues both locally and offshore, evolve professionally and personally, and build a firm foundation upon which to specialise later
• Interact with various sector and product teams across the bank, both onshore and offshore
• Support senior bankers in origination and coverage efforts
• Accurate provision of calculations and analysis
• Drafting documentation, discussion materials and pitchbooks
• Fulfilling and keeping up to date with various compliance and FAIS license requirements
• Support the team with administrative tasks
• Contribute positively to franchise building activities
• Engage in regional networking and Talent Development offerings
  
  

Your skills and experience:

We are looking for a candidate with the following credentials:

• Minimum 2 years prior experience in corporate finance
• Demonstrable track record of seeking out M&A, advisory or capital markets experience (through university societies, vacation projects, internships, or the like) will be viewed positively
• Strong technical skills including financial modelling, financial analysis and understanding of valuation methodologies
• Conscientious, dedicated individual with excellent analytical skills
• Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal) and fluent in English
• Strong proficiency with financial analytics software and Microsoft suite of products
• Commercial instinct, demonstrable passion for finance and capital markets with an affinity for numbers
• Results-driven, perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines
• Bright mind with excellent academic record
• Team player with ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities and contribute to success of franchise
• Committed to excellence and maintain high professional and ethical standards
• Post graduate degree a prerequisite (minimum Honours level)
• Academic focus on business or the natural sciences; particularly finance, accounting, investment management, business administration, economics, mathematics, or engineering
  
  
  

How we’ll support you:

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A comprehensive learning Hub platform to support our employees in their personal and professional growth and development.
• Mental Health First Aiders can also be found in a growing number of locations across the organization.
  
  
  

About us and our teams:

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Deutsche Bank & Diversity

Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

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