About the Role
Lead the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, from opportunity identification to post-merger integration, while aligning transactions with corporate strategy and value creation goals.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a comprehensive mergers and acquisitions strategy
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential acquisition targets
- Lead due diligence processes across financial, legal, operational, and strategic dimensions
- Negotiate deal terms and structure transactions to maximize value
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align M&A activity with business objectives
- Manage relationships with external advisors including investment bankers and legal counsel
- Develop financial models and valuation analyses to support decision-making
- Oversee integration planning and execution for acquired businesses
- Monitor market trends and competitive landscape for new opportunities
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management and board-level stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal governance requirements
- Build and maintain a pipeline of potential deals
- Assess synergies and risks associated with proposed transactions
- Drive post-acquisition performance tracking and value realization
- Support capital allocation strategy in coordination with finance leadership
- Develop frameworks for evaluating strategic fit and cultural alignment
- Lead cross-functional teams during transaction processes
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations affecting M&A
- Coordinate with internal legal and compliance teams on contractual matters
- Manage confidentiality and data room processes
- Prepare executive summaries and detailed transaction documentation
- Advise on divestiture opportunities when applicable
- Contribute to long-term corporate growth planning through inorganic expansion
- Foster relationships with stakeholders across business units
- Ensure timely reporting on M&A progress and outcomes
Nice to Have
- Prior leadership role in a fintech or financial services organization
- Direct experience with regulatory approvals in financial sectors
- International deal experience
- Fluency in multiple languages
- Network within African or emerging market investment communities
- Experience with technology-driven business integrations
- Background in scaling startups through acquisition
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Full-time, on-site or hybrid as determined by company policy
Team
Strategic leadership role within the corporate development function
Why This Role Matters
This position plays a critical role in shaping the future growth trajectory through strategic inorganic expansion. The leader will directly influence how the organization scales and enters new markets.
What We Look For
We seek a decisive, analytical, and collaborative leader who combines financial expertise with strategic vision. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and drives clarity through structured thinking.
Available for qualified candidates
