Mergers & Acquisitions Lead (Maasai) at 54 Collective

About the Role:

• Maasai is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions (‘M&A’) leader to play a critical role in shaping the deal structuring, financial advisory and mergers and acquisitions components of our business from the ground up. You will work closely with the founders to build, scale, and optimize our business/platform, while fostering a collaborative and creative work environment. You’ll also work directly with our advisors and customers to hear their challenges first-hand and show how the solutions we’re building can help them.
• You role is pivotal in identifying and executing acquisitions that drive significant growth and confidence for startups and investors alike. You will enjoy working in the startup space, typically engaging with founders, and funders, completing multiple acquisitions in a middle man role. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark from the very beginning of a new product and help shape the future of startups in Africa.
• If you have deep-rooted finance acumen, valuation, investment and mergers and acquisitions expertise, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal origination: cultivate and manage a robust network of brokers, investors and funders, as well as directly connecting with relevant target organisations
• Deal structuring
• In-depth market research to identify potential M/A synergies for the buy and sell sides of our business
• Lead valuation, financial modelling, and due diligence processes
• Work with legal to ensure regulatory compliance
• Prepare presentations, pitchbooks and reports
• Drive synergy and performance improvement post acquisition

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, M&A
• Proven track record of leading complex M&A projects with successful outcomes
• Experience across a range of sectors
• Capital and Finance: experience creating and finalising capital structures backed by relevant qualifications, expert knowledge of valuation techniques, financial modelling, and the intricacies of deal structuring
• Due Diligence and Risk Management: robust M&A risk assessment experience
• Legal: working knowledge of corporate laws and processes behind mergers and acquisitions
• Strategic Planning and Market Analysis: skilled at analyzing market conditions, identifying potential acquisition synergies, and assessing how these opportunities align with stakeholder goals
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field
• An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred
• Relevant professional qualification(s)
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a proven capacity to lead cross-functional teams
• − Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex issues and develop innovative solutions
• High level of organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment