Job Description

Empowering Africaxe2x80x99s tomorrow, togetherxe2x80xa6one 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 We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Equity Capital Markets (ECM) team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the ECM team by conducting in-depth financial analysis, market research, and providing strategic insights. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on market defining transactions for local and international clients with African operations. You will not only contribute to the growth and success of our firm; but also participate in fostering the growth and potential of African capital markets.
Suited to individual with 2-3 yearsxe2x80x99 investment banking or equivalent experience

• Deal execution support: Work closely with deal makers in Equity Capital Markets and Investment Banking to originate and execute transactions focused on raising equity capital, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, monetization strategies, share buybacks and private capital raising . Lead transaction workstreams and be an integral member of deal execution team.
• Origination: Assist senior bankers in preparing client materials xe2x80x93 including research to support pitches, financial analysis and modelling and creation of pitch material. Apply learnings and intuition to generate new ideas and bring together concepts to present to clients.
• Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to provide valuable insights to the team and clients.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with client coverage, sales and trading, syndicate, equity research and legal teams to support origination and execution efforts.
• Team Management: Support the learning and development of analysts in the team.

• Suited to individual with 2-3 yearsxe2x80x99 investment banking or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and financial statement analysis.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of corporate finance fundamentals, and an interest in capital markets.
• Understanding of the transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

EducationBachelor`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

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