# Investment Banking Associate > Pavago · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-06-19 **Workplace:** remote ## Description ### **Investment Banking Associate (M&A, Financial Modeling, Valuations & Capital Markets)** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours ### **About the Role** We’re hiring a highly analytical and execution-focused Investment Banking Associate to support live M&A transactions, capital raises, and strategic advisory engagements. This role is focused on: - Financial modeling and valuation - M&A transaction execution - Due diligence coordination - Investor and client materials - Deal process management - Strategic financial analysis You’ll work closely with: - Managing Directors - Vice Presidents - Analysts - Clients - Lawyers and Advisors to ensure transactions move efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who thrive in fast-paced deal environments and enjoy high-impact financial work. ### **What You’ll Own** ### **Financial Modeling & Valuation** - Build and maintain advanced financial models, including: - DCF models - LBO models - Merger models - Operating models - Conduct: - Comparable company analysis - Precedent transaction analysis - Scenario and sensitivity analysis - Evaluate: - Valuation assumptions - Transaction structures - Financing impacts - Support strategic recommendations through quantitative analysis ### **M&A & Transaction Execution** - Support live: - Buy-side transactions - Sell-side transactions - Capital raises - Strategic advisory engagements - Coordinate: - Due diligence requests - Transaction timelines - Client deliverables - Manage: - Virtual data rooms - Due diligence trackers - Deal documentation workflows - Liaise with: - Lawyers - Accountants - Consultants - Client stakeholders ### **Pitch Books & Investor Materials** - Draft and refine: - Pitch books - Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs) - Teasers - Management presentations - Investor decks - Prepare polished client-facing materials with exceptional attention to detail - Translate complex financial analysis into executive-ready presentations ### **Research & Market Analysis** - Conduct: - Industry research - Competitive analysis - Market trend analysis - Analyze: - Transaction environments - Risks and opportunities - Market positioning - Incorporate findings into: - Valuation assumptions - Strategic recommendations - Client materials ### **Team Collaboration & Leadership** - Review analyst work for: - Accuracy - Formatting - Financial integrity - Support Vice Presidents and Managing Directors with: - Meeting preparation - Transaction updates - Financial insights - Mentor junior analysts and help maintain high-quality deliverables ### **Compliance & Governance** - Ensure all transaction materials comply with: - Confidentiality standards - Regulatory requirements - Internal controls - Maintain: - Audit-ready financial models - Version control - Transaction documentation ### **Requirements** ### **Must-Have Experience** - 2–4 years of experience in: - Investment Banking - Corporate Finance - Private Equity - Transaction Advisory - Advanced Excel skills, including: - Financial modeling - Valuation analysis - Scenario modeling - Advanced PowerPoint and presentation skills - Strong understanding of: - DCF valuation - LBO analysis - Comparable company analysis - Precedent transaction analysis - Experience using: - Bloomberg - Capital IQ - FactSet - PitchBook ### **Preferred Qualifications** - MBA, CFA, or CPA designation preferred - Experience with: - Buy-side transactions - Sell-side transactions - Capital raising engagements - Exposure to industries such as: - Technology - Healthcare - Financial Services - Real Estate - Prior leadership or mentorship experience with analysts ### **What Makes You a Strong Fit** - Strong financial and analytical mindset - Exceptional attention to detail under pressure - Comfortable managing multiple live deals simultaneously - Strong communicator with executive presence - Highly organized with excellent deadline management skills - Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** - Update valuation and transaction models using client financial data - Build pitch books, CIMs, and investor presentations - Coordinate due diligence requests and manage data room workflows - Conduct market and transaction research - Review analyst work and ensure quality control - Prepare senior bankers for client meetings and negotiations - Support live transaction execution across multiple workstreams **In short:** You help drive transactions from analysis to execution while ensuring clients and senior bankers have complete confidence in the quality of work delivered. ### **Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)** - Accuracy and reliability of financial models - Timely delivery of pitch books and transaction materials - Successful coordination of due diligence processes - Positive client and senior banker feedback - Quality and clarity of presentations and analyses - Effective mentorship and analyst support ### **Why This Role Stands Out** - Work directly on live M&A and capital markets transactions - Exposure to complex financial modeling and strategic advisory work - High visibility with senior bankers and executives - Opportunity to advance into: - Vice President - Private Equity - Corporate Development - Strategic Finance - Collaborative and high-performance deal environment - Fully remote flexibility aligned with U.S. transaction schedules ### **Interview Process** - Initial Phone Screen - Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter - Technical Assessment (DCF or M&A Modeling Exercise) - Client Interview with Senior Bankers - Offer & Background Verification ### **Apply Now** If you: - Enjoy financial modeling and transaction execution - Thrive in high-performance deal environments - Want exposure to complex M&A and advisory work this role is a strong fit for you. ## Apply [Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/9DF06AA4FB/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)