Robert Walters

As a Senior Deal Executive, you will play a pivotal role in transactions, overseeing the entire process from identification and negotiation to closing, monitoring investments, and exiting. You will provide strategic guidance and value-adding initiatives to portfolio organisations while implementing corporate governance disciplines. This role involves substantial leadership responsibilities, representing the firm and its clients on boards, and developing both internal and external resources.
As the Senior Deal Executive, you will be responsible for assisting in the development and mentoring of team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Actively participate in the governance of the firm, contributing to its strategic direction and growth. Leverage your extensive network to source and negotiate high-value transactions, driving the firm’s investment strategy.

Key Qualifications for the Senior Deal Executive:

CA(SA) or CFA
10+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment management, merchant banking, or private equity
Familiarity with identifying, negotiating, closing, and monitoring transactions
Strong knowledge of key investment sectors and commercial statutes (Tax, Companies Act).

Key Duties for the Senior Deal Executive include but are not limited to:

Successfully close high-value transactions that align with the firm’s investment strategy
Oversee deal-making processes from identification to exit
Provide strategic direction and value-adding initiatives to investee organisations
Implement corporate governance disciplines
Demonstrating continuous improvement in the performance of portfolio organisations
Represent the firm and its clients on portfolio organisation boards
Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and team members

Key Personal Skills for the successful Senior Deal Executive: