The Analyst: M&A and Business Development Special Projects will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:
Strategic Planning Support
- Contribute to the formulation of the company's long-term strategic outlook.
- Assist in identifying emerging technologies, market shifts, and business models relevant to future growth.
Financial and Strategic Analysis
- Develop and maintain financial models to support valuation, scenario analysis, and investment decisions.
- Assist in the analysis of long-term global trends and macroeconomic indicators impacting the platform industry.
- Support the development of impactful business scenarios to inform long-term planning
Research and Benchmarking
- Conduct industry and competitor benchmarking to identify business opportunities and risks.
- Gather and synthesize data from internal and external sources to support M&A and Business Development initiatives
- Collaborate with senior team members to ensure timely and accurate delivery of project milestones.
- Support due diligence and documentation processes transactions along the Mergers and Acquisitions lifecycle.
Presentation and Communication
- Prepare high-quality presentation materials for internal business and strategy sessions and inputs to external stakeholder engagements packs.
- Translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations that inform business decisions.
- Business and financial models
- Feasibility studies and benchmarks
- Trend insights
- Active support from the Executive: Business Development
- Deep understanding of the MTN business strategy
- Understanding of the M&A and Business Development context
- Engagement and collaboration with M&A and support functions
- Minimum 4-year degree in Accounting/Finance/ Business or related field
- Relevant postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in relevant sector / industry /area of specialisation (understanding emerging markets advantageous)
- Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
- Experience working in a medium to large organisation
- Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments
- Analytical Thinker, Problem Solver, Operational Value Creator
- Culture and Change Champion, Supportive People Manager, Relationship Manager
- Results Achiever, Operationally Astute
- Financial Modelling
- Business Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.