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Position Summary

The Director of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) is a senior leadership role responsible for driving African Capital Partners’ growth through strategic investments, acquisitions, and partnerships. The role entails overseeing the full M&A lifecycle — from deal sourcing and valuation to negotiation, execution, and post-merger integration. Reporting directly to the COO, the Director leads ACP’s M&A team to identify high-impact opportunities that expand the firm’s portfolio, strengthen its market position, and align with the company’s long-term investment strategy. The incumbent must demonstrate strong financial acumen, strategic foresight, and negotiation expertise to ensure that all deals deliver sustainable value creation and risk-managed returns. This role collaborates closely with the Finance, Legal, Strategy, and Research divisions, presenting recommendations to executive leadership and the Board for approval.

Core Purpose of the Role

To lead and execute African Capital Partners’ mergers, acquisitions, and investment strategies by sourcing, structuring, and integrating deals that accelerate growth and strengthen the firm’s market leadership across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Deal Origination

• Develop and execute ACP’s M&A strategy in alignment with the company’s growth objectives and investment framework.

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition, partnership, and divestment opportunities across target sectors.

• Establish and maintain a strong network with investment banks, advisors, legal firms, and industry stakeholders to generate quality deal flow.

• Lead market and sector scans to identify potential targets aligned with ACP’s strategic focus.

Deal Evaluation, Structuring & Execution

• Oversee financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence for potential acquisitions and investments.

• Develop transaction structures and negotiation strategies to optimize value creation and risk management.

• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams involving finance, legal, tax, and operational experts.

• Prepare and present comprehensive investment memoranda and deal recommendations to senior management and the Board.

Integration & Portfolio Optimization

• Lead post-acquisition integration to ensure synergy realization, cultural alignment, and operational continuity.

• Monitor acquired entities’ performance and recommend optimization or exit strategies as needed.

• Collaborate with Finance and Strategy teams to measure ROI and performance of the acquisition portfolio.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the M&A Associate and Analyst teams to ensure analytical excellence and deal execution readiness.

• Foster a culture of professionalism, rigor, and innovation within the M&A division.

• Build strong coordination with other Directors (Capital Markets, Financial Advisory, and Research) to ensure cohesive investment execution.

Stakeholder & Governance Engagement

• Engage proactively with external stakeholders including advisors, regulators, and financial institutions.

• Ensure all transactions adhere to regulatory, legal, and corporate governance standards.

• Support the COO and CEO in presenting deal pipelines and progress to the Board and investors.

Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement

• Stay abreast of emerging market trends, valuation shifts, and regulatory developments across Africa.

• Drive process improvement and digital enablement in deal sourcing, evaluation, and reporting.

• Contribute to firm-wide strategy reviews and investment pipeline planning.

Education

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Investment Management (required).

• Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or ACCA are highly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive experience in M&A, corporate finance, or investment banking.

• Proven track record of executing large-scale transactions, including due diligence, valuation, and integration.

• Experience in emerging markets or pan-African investments is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and transaction structuring skills.

• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication capabilities.

• Deep understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and investment law.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership ability.

• Proficiency in advanced analytical and financial tools.

How To Apply

We invite enthusiastic and qualified individuals to apply for our open positions. To be considered, please submit your Application Letter & CV as a single PDF file to hr@ovid-holding.com. Ensure you mention the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

We value every application and appreciate your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only candidates who meet our criteria will be contacted for further steps.

We look forward to reviewing your application and thank you for considering a career with OVID Holding!