Investment Banking Associate
Pavago
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Pavago explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Investment Banking Associate – M&A, Valuation & Financial Modeling
Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced
Investment Banking Associate
to support live
M&A transactions, capital raises, valuations, and strategic advisory engagements
.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone with strong financial modeling skills and experience working in fast-paced transaction environments. You’ll work closely with senior bankers, analysts, clients, attorneys, and advisors to move deals from analysis through execution.
What You’ll Own
Financial Modeling & Valuation
Build and maintain
DCF, LBO, merger, and operating models
Perform comparable company and precedent transaction analysis
Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis
Evaluate valuation assumptions, transaction structures, and financing impacts
M&A & Deal Execution
Support
buy-side, sell-side, capital raise, and strategic advisory
engagements
Coordinate due diligence requests, timelines, and deliverables
Manage virtual data rooms and transaction trackers
Coordinate with clients, lawyers, accountants, and other advisors
Pitch Books & Transaction Materials
Prepare and refine:
Pitch books
Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs)
Teasers
Management presentations
Investor materials
Translate complex financial analysis into polished, executive-ready presentations
Research & Analysis
Conduct industry, company, market, and transaction research
Analyze competitive positioning and market trends
Incorporate findings into valuations, presentations, and strategic recommendations
Team & Quality Control
Review analyst work for accuracy and financial integrity
Support VPs and Managing Directors on live transactions and client meetings
Maintain strong version control and transaction documentation
Mentor junior analysts where required
What We’re Looking For
2–4 years
of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance
Advanced
Excel financial modeling
skills
Strong
PowerPoint and presentation
capabilities
Hands-on knowledge of:
DCF valuation
LBO modeling
Comparable company analysis
Precedent transactions
Scenario and sensitivity analysis
Experience with
Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, or PitchBook
Strong attention to detail and deadline management
Ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Availability during
U.S. business hours
Nice to Have
MBA, CFA, or CPA
Buy-side and/or sell-side M&A experience
Capital raising experience
Technology, healthcare, financial services, or real estate transaction exposure
Experience reviewing or mentoring analyst-level work
What Success Looks Like
Accurate, reliable financial models and valuations
High-quality transaction and client materials delivered on time
Well-organized due diligence and deal processes
Strong execution across multiple live transactions
Positive feedback from clients and senior bankers
Consistently high attention to detail under tight deadlines
Why Join?
Work directly on live
M&A and capital-raising transactions
Exposure to complex valuation and financial modeling work
Direct collaboration with senior bankers and executives
Fully remote environment aligned with U.S. deal schedules
Career growth toward
Vice President, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or Strategic Finance
Interview Process
Application Review
Spark Hire Intro Video
Pavago Recruiter Interview
Technical Assessment – Financial Modeling / M&A
Client Interview
Offer & Onboarding
What Happens After You Apply
Qualified candidates will receive a
Spark Hire invitation
to complete a short Intro Video. This helps us learn more about your transaction experience, financial modeling background, and communication skills before the interview stage.
Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder for the invitation.
Apply Now
If you have strong
financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution experience
and thrive in high-performance deal environments, we’d love to hear from you.
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Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
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About Pavago
Pavago is a company in the design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 160 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pavago jobs →