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About Us: VALR is Africa's largest crypto exchange by trade volume, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Serving over 1 million users globally, including 1,100 corporate and institutional clients, we’re licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, with additional approvals to offer services in Europe and initial approval from Dubai's VARA.

Job Description

About Us: VALR is Africa's largest crypto exchange by trade volume, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Serving over 1 million users globally, including 1,100 corporate and institutional clients, we’re licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, with additional approvals to offer services in Europe and initial approval from Dubai's VARA.

VALR distinguishes itself with a customer-first philosophy, delivering secure, transparent, and innovative solutions for both professional and retail traders.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a world where finance unites rather than divides. Our name, derived from the word "valour" without distinction between American and British English, symbolises our commitment to universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every human being. These values drive us to design a platform that breaks down financial barriers, making it as seamless to send value across borders as it is to send an email.

Our Mission

At our core, we’re a values-driven exchange, dedicated to building a financial ecosystem that serves all of humanity. We believe in simplifying the complex world of crypto and blockchain to make it accessible to everyone, bridging the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain-powered future.

We’re Dedicated To

• Serving all Humanity: Inspired by the adage "it is expensive to be poor," we’re committed to creating a financial ecosystem accessible to all, challenging the status quo and reducing the frictions of outdated systems.
• Promoting for Unity: Our platform reflects our belief in a socio-financial evolution. We envision a future where the global community is not defined by national boundaries but united by a shared vision of justice and prosperity.

Job Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in payments, fintech, crypto, or financial infrastructure roles.
• Deep understanding of global fiat and crypto payment systems, including bank transfers, PSPs, cards, stablecoins, and blockchain-based rails.
• Proven track record in scaling payments infrastructure and operations in a multi-market environment.
• Commercial acumen with experience in revenue generation, pricing models, and payment monetisation strategies.
• Strong experience negotiating and managing relationships with financial institutions, PSPs, and card networks.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in South Africa and abroad, and risk management in payments.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments—especially across Business Development, Product, Legal, Compliance, and Finance.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Job Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, ensuring the payments function drives and aligns with VALR’s commercial and strategic objectives.
• Serve as the payments lead across the organisation, representing the function in executive and cross-functional forums.
• Own VALR’s payments vision and roadmap across domestic, cross-border, retail, B2B, and partner use cases.
• Define and evolve the strategy for integrating and scaling fiat and crypto payment rails, supporting seamless onboarding, deposits, withdrawals, and conversions.
• Drive commercial outcomes by expanding payment methods, increasing payment reliability, and improving cost efficiency.
• Lead strategic partnerships with banks, PSPs, card networks, and payment infrastructure providers.
• Design and optimise pricing models and value propositions for payment-related products and features.
• Build and lead a high-performing payments team to support the execution of VALR’s payments roadmap.
• Establish and scale VALR’s payments business in South Africa and other global markets, spanning crypto, fiat, card, cross-border and domestic payments, merchant acquiring, card issuing, and other value-added services.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to build scalable, compliant, and user-friendly payments infrastructure.
• Oversee end-to-end performance of payment flows, including speed, reliability, and success rates.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to ensure adherence to KYC, AML, fraud prevention, and jurisdictional regulatory requirements.
• Oversee reconciliation, exception handling, payment controls, and operational escalations.

Job Benefits

• Innovative Work Environment
• Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace.

• Career Development
• Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry.

• Competitive Compensation
• Competitive salaries that align with industry standards.
• When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth.

• Diversity and Inclusion
• A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging.

• Wellness
• Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities.
• Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options.

• Impact and Contribution
• At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual.
• Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape.

• Dynamic Team Culture
• Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity.
• Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale.

• Global Exposure
• Work with colleagues from around the world.
• Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space.

• Recognition and Rewards
• Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation.
• Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations.

• Tools for Success
• Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development

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A leader in the vehicle / fleet tracking industry is seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Shared Services - Finance to join their team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• Advantage: Master's degree
• Completed Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8-10 years of experience in operational finance / shared services, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record managing shared services functions
• Clear credit record

Key Skills:

• Analytical thinking
• Negotiation skills
• Collections and debt management
• Customer-centric approach
• Problem-solving abilities
• Operational excellence
• Decision-making
• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient delivery of transactional finance services
• Maintain oversight of operations, including fixed asset register, additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Design and implement process improvements
• Drive compliance with operational costs
• Manage financial transaction processing: accounts payable, receivable, billing, collections, fixed assets
• Support cash flow reporting with transaction data
• Develop and implement collections strategies to minimize bad debt; manage external collection agencies
• Handle complex collection cases
• Oversee procurement: vendor selection, PO processing, contract negotiations
• Manage accounts payable processes
• Implement procurement policies to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships
• Ensure accurate billing for tracking device sales and services; analyze billing data for trends
• Maintain operational controls
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
• Identify training and development needs
• Streamline and automate financial processes

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Job Description

Hello Future Transactor: TWC Broader Africa,

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

The role requires a deep understanding of trade finance products, market dynamics and the unique challenges and opportunities of the African markets. As we continue to expand in our preferred markets, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated structured trade specialist to join our dynamic business that is shaping the future of trade finance in Africa.

You will be required to initiate and lead deal origination and structuring, implementation, and client engagement in the allocated sector/product to enable improved profitability, market share and competitive positioning.

To articulate and set the desired Products and Services client plan and specific client strategy to retain key Clients, grow their revenue, and enhance client experience

Are You Someone Who Can

• Implement strategies to originate and execute transactions for new clients to the bank (business development)
• Implement effective sales strategies and plans to ensure delivery of client plans in order to exceed financial targets and the quality of client experience targets
• Achieve agreed budget targets for new business and revenue from existing client base, and also source new business opportunities externally
• Understand the activities of competitors and the impact of these on the relationship with the organisation’s clients
• Develop an intimate understanding of the property sector and the client’s business
• Manage regular client interaction/visits to maintain relationships and pursue and grow business opportunities
• Network with key clients and industry players to generate leads and create brand awareness
• Follow up on all leads, reacting promptly to requests for service and identifying client needs promptly to proactively market appropriate solutions
• Negotiate and drive deal acceptance by presenting logical, appropriate, and convincing arguments that take into account the needs of all parties
• Take full accountability for the client relationship and maintain a thorough knowledge of client profiles in the portfolio through regular contact and on-site visits
• Keep up to date with Financial and capital structures of business, growth plans, strengths and weaknesses, and competitors
• Balance technical input and marketing skill to address client environment and needs
• Establish credibility for the bank by the skillful application of specialist knowledge to deal with diverse client environments
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders being Credit, Legal, Distribution, etc.
• Hold primary relationship with clients and handle all aspects of client interaction including coordinating and execution of transactions.
• Maintain good relations with team members, support staff and other Transactors in other divisions/business areas
• Structure transactions appropriately by balancing risk and reward and manage the credit application process in a timely and efficient manner
• Negotiate pricing and financing arrangements with client
• Have a good understanding of the information and analysis required
• Perform appropriate financial modelling and cash flow analysis to arrive at appropriately structured financing solution
• Monitor the portfolio of exposures on an ongoing basis to ensure risk and exposure is managed
• Create a business plan/strategy for each client and potential client
• Mine portfolio data to identify opportunities for further business and to identify risk indicators
• Call on clients, review portfolios and record all client dealings
• Be disciplined and efficient in ensuring that controls are in order and turnaround times are adhered to
• Anticipate reviews to be performed on clients and be proactive in managing poor loans on the watch list
• Conform to the bank’s risk policies and procedures.
• Assume ownership of initial credit assessment and decline business that presents an unacceptable credit risk to the organisation with sound justification to the client
• Prepare and present all potential new business with existing clients to the Pre- Credit Committee (PCC) prior to proceeding to Credit
• Work closely with the Credit Manager to initiate business deal proposals for new facilities, or facility modifications that require the assessment of credit or other risk, and motivate the deal with insightful information regarding business strengths and vulnerabilities
• Remain alert to changes in risk profiles of the portfolio and structure alternative mitigation or remedial plans to contain or minimise potential losses
• Understand pricing for risk
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development
• Coach team through providing advice about subject matter, solutions, principles and processes and personal progression with the aim to improve performance
• Develop, encourage, and nurture collaborative relationships within RMB and/or across the FRG
  
  

• have a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
• have 4 to 5 years experience in a similar role, preferably within Banking
  
  

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Work
• Opportunities to innovate
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Banking

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Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Enterprise Leadership of the Credit function relating to a specific credit segment, product or sector. Accountable for managing the strategic direction and delivery of the credit requirements for the identified portfolio (including sub-portfolios, if applicable), such that the banks competitive position is protected and enhanced whilst maintaining and protecting the quality of the underlying asset book.

Accountabilities

Job Description

Process

• Ensure a fit for purpose credit strategy and framework for the underlying sector, segment or product in Relationship Banking that is relevant to the needs of customers and revenue generation requirements and targeted cost to serve.
• Accountable for the credit strategies across the product life cycle: acquisition, authorizations, portfolio credit limit management, re-issues, high risk exposure management, collections and recoveries
• Analyze, interpret and produce detailed reports that explain trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Develop, align and implement a tactical strategy and associated policies and guidelines within multiple practices.
• Develop a plan for multiple practice changes and specify the priorities of delivery plans and resources needed that puts a premium on simplicity, agility, innovation and incorporates the understanding of customer needs.
• Anticipate tactical strategy and practice issues for multiple practices and proactively develop solutions to enhance the quality of problem resolution.
• Contribute to the review and design of the business architectures (people, systems, processes, products, market segments and geography) to maintain competitive advantage, reduce cost and improve profitability.
• Conduct appropriate research and act as the strategic advisor and subject matter expert in respect of Credit requirements for allocated portfolio.
• Represent Relationship Banking, participate and contribute to industry and Bank wide forums and governance structures as required or directed.
• Interlock with key stakeholders in Relationship Banking and high value clients to obtain a commercial awareness of the local market and industry specifics leading to improved customer solutions
• Develop, maintain and review the appropriate mandate and scale, suitable lending criteria and risk appetites for the allocated portfolio.
• Drive improved data quality and RWA’s as wells as Economic Capital and Risk Capital returns; and continuously improve efficiencies, control and automation.
• Review quality credit assessments and present bespoke/bankable solutions pertaining to high value clients and transactions for the allocated credit portfolio.
• Accountable for the management and reporting of the end-to-end credit process within allocated region, ensuring service delivery exceeds the expectations of stakeholders pertaining to turnaround times and client visits for the allocated credit portfolio.
• Interlock with Supporting Functions in Relationship Banking (COO, Governance and Distressed Debt and others as appropriate) to ensure the appropriate level of delivery to achieve the needs of customers and revenue generation requirements and target costs.
• Participate in the financial planning cycles (MTP, STP and Revised Annual Forecast (RAF) for the portfolio by providing a view on impairments, expected losses, economic capital and other elements
• Direct responsibility for managing impairment and fraud costs and necessary remedial actions to deliver on annual STP. Actively manage costs, portfolio shape, quality and return resilience through the cycle.
• Support the development of credit tracking for tactical plans and credit scoreboards for the allocated portfolio and take corrective actions where required.
  
  

• Develop tactical strategies for the integration of service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service across multiple practices.
• Accountable for transforming and delivering the target customer experience in support of RB’s strategic aspirations through the appropriate credit frameworks, policy and processes.
• In partnership with the respective RB clusters, develop deep insights into customer needs, expectations and behaviors pertaining to the use of credit frameworks, policies and processes and align offerings that are innovative and competitive.
  
  

• Contribute to the setting of budgets, minimize expenditure and manage costs and assets effectively.
• Develop, implement and monitor a cycle of medium-term cost improvements.
  
  

• Create an engaging, enabling and productive work climate aligned to the employee value proposition.
• Develop and implement multi-practice change management initiatives.
• Builds and sustains a culture that aligns to RB’s aspirational colleague experience to deliver the target customer experience and financial performance.
• Implement corporate governance and compliance policies in multiple practice areas in order to identify and manage risk liabilities.
• Accountable for ensuring an optimal and compliant control environment within the allocated Portfolio that appropriately balances risk appetites and customer demand with the need to grow to achieve the financial ambitions and balance sheet aspirations of Revenue
• Implement agreed performance controls to proactively measure achievement against strategic targets and address changes or non-performance.
• Ensure that the credit function for the allocated Portfolio possess the required capabilities (infrastructure, people, process and culture) to comply with relevant regulations governing selling and to enable the delivery of RB’s strategic goals.
  
  

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA)), or
• Desired Post Graduate Degree (NQF level no.8+)
• 8 - 10 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 3 - 4 years at senior management level.
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales

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Head of Compliance, Risk and Regulatory Affairs (Fintech/Licensing)

The Head of Compliance, Risk and Regulatory Affairs with our client is responsible for leading and overseeing all compliance, risk and regulatory aspects across the group. The role ensures that our client operates within the applicable legal and regulatory frameworks in all jurisdictions, proactively managing risks within our clients appetite and maintaining the highest standards of compliance governance. This role will lead our clients compliance and risk team and be the primary compliance and regulatory lead on several confidential projects, including playing a leading role in both national and international licensing applications/acquisitions. Ensuring full regulatory alignment across all business units and new product launches.

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly and responsively to meet the fast-evolving needs of the business, providing clear, commercially aligned compliance and risk advice at pace.

Job Type: Full time/Permanent

Location: South Africa

Workplace: Hybrid

Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, or a related field is required.
• A Masters degree (LLM, MBA) or certification in financial regulatory compliance is highly advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA Compliance Certification are preferred.
• 10+ years of compliance experience, ideally within financial services, payments, fintech, or banking.
• Strong background in financial compliance, regulatory risk management, and AML/KYC regulations.
• Proven experience in leading regulatory submissions, such as license applications, preferably at national and international levels
• Experience in managing confidential and high-stakes compliance projects.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with regulators, auditors, and legal teams.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex compliance issues into clear, actionable guidance.
• Must be highly adaptive to fast-changing compliance and regulatory landscapes.
• Ability to work flexibly (including outside standard hours where needed) while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
• Proactively identifies compliance risks and provides rapid regulatory guidance to enable quick decision-making.
• A driven and entrepreneurial mindset, capable of working at the cutting edge of fintech compliance.
• Passionate about helping scale a fast-growing business, providing strategic compliance leadership.
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities without compromising quality.
• Strong commercial awareness, ensuring compliance strategy aligns with business objectives.
• Able to balance risk management with business appetite and enablement, ensuring clarity and compliance without unnecessary delays.
• An innovative problem-solver who thinks beyond traditional compliance constraints to drive business success.
• A clear and confident communicator, capable of distilling complex regulatory issues into practical, actionable advice.
• Strong ability to build relationships across departments, working closely with leadership, legal, and operations teams.
• Experience leading and mentoring compliance teams in a high-growth, fast-moving environment.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused compliance mindset, balancing risk with business objectives.
• Committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in all compliance and business dealings.
• A collaborative team player who leads by example to ensure compliance should enable, not obstruct, business growth.

Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of our clients compliance and risk frameworks.
• Oversee all compliance operations across our clients global footprint, ensuring adherence to financial and regulatory obligations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and financial compliance bodies.
• Ensure compliance with AML, KYC, data privacy, consumer protection, and payments regulations.

Confidential Projects & Strategic Compliance Initiatives

• Oversee our clients compliance positioning as it expands into new markets and regulatory jurisdictions, playing a leading role in both national and international licensing applications/acquisitions.
• Ensuring full regulatory alignment across all business units and new product launches.
• Design and oversee our clients risk management processes, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively.
• Develop and maintain internal compliance reporting structures, ensuring early detection of potential risks.
• Ensure regulatory compliance frameworks remain up to date with changes in fintech, payments, and banking regulations.

Internal Compliance, Governance and Risk Frameworks

• Develop and enforce compliance, governance and risk frameworks and policies across the organization.
• Implement internal controls, audit procedures, and compliance training programs for employees.
• Work closely with Legal, Commercial and Product teams to align compliance processes with business strategy.

Regulatory Affairs, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting, maintaining compliance with local and international requirements.
• Represent our client in regulatory discussions, audits, and industry forums.
• Have a good relationship with regulatory bodies, auditors, and industry groups and take a leading role in market developments to ensure that our client stays ahead of evolving compliance requirements.

Team Leadership & Compliance Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop the compliance team, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle regulatory challenges.
• Foster a strong culture of compliance across the organization, ensuring employees understand their regulatory responsibilities.

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal and Finance

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The company is seeking a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer with a minimum of 15 years of relevant financial management experience. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in financial accounting, management accounting, financial management, commercial transactions, and tax.

Personal attributes required include:

• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams
• Strong commercial intuition
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels
• Capacity to develop and maintain relationships across different cultures
• Self-motivation and authority

The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits such as pension, life insurance, disability insurance, medical aid, housing, and incentive bonuses. Generous relocation and housing assistance are provided. The position is available immediately.

The appointee will be responsible for the overall management of the following functions:

• Audit - Manage
• Reporting - Manage
• Accounting systems / internal controls - Direct
• Accounting processing - Direct
• Internal audit - Manage

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• Management Accounting : Reporting (Direct), Forecasts (Manage), Business development & feasibility studies (Manage)
• Financial Management : Treasury (Direct), Capital finance (Manage), Dividend policy (Manage)
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• Staff Management : Staff management (Manage), Recruitment (Manage), Tax compliance (Manage)
• Payroll : Payroll (Direct), Compliance (Manage)
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Senior Broker - Reinsurance SA Treaty

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Aon Re Africa is recruiting a Senior Broker in the South Africa Treaty team based on a hybrid basis, from our Head Office in Sandton.

The primary role of the senior broker is to negotiate best possible prices and capacity for reinsurance clients to protect their portfolios, by placing cover within global markets on a day-to-day basis ensuring the best outcome for Aon and its clients.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What The Day Will Look Like

Responsible for providing advice to clients and colleagues on placement design, available coverage and capacity, likely pricing, potential coverage enhancements and market progress within scope of responsibility.

Act as the primary point of contact within the broking team for specific clients to provide specialist advice to the client and client team.

Analyse clients' reinsurance requirements, collect and analyse relevant information to identify risk transfer solutions.

Review and quality check reinsurance documentation at a pre-determined stage in the process to establish whether the selected product accurately reflects clients' reinsurance requirements.

Work with other professionals on an individual account, or a portfolio of accounts, to ensure that relevant information is shared among appropriate individuals and required actions are taken to meet clients' needs.

Identify appropriate channels for risk placement based on clients' market security guidelines and other requirements.

Negotiate terms and conditions of placement with lead underwriters, obtain quotes, and handle underwriter queries and requests for information.

Create, maintain and manage long-term business relationships with underwriters to enhance service delivery, establish new opportunities for risk placement or facilitate the settlement and payment of claims.

Support the effective delivery of global service through network relationships, where appropriate.

Provide advice to clients and colleagues on market developments and share knowledge of market trends to enhance the overall value proposition.

Negotiate bespoke or manuscript wordings with underwriters for individual accounts.

Negotiate or assist in negotiation of terms and conditions for a facility with underwriters, including the negotiation of facility wordings.

Responsible for formulating a coherent client, market and remuneration strategy.

Responsible for the review of market submissions and presentations for new business and as well as renewals to ensure that it effectively sell the client's risk to the market.

Ensure appropriate staff are aware of all underwriter subjectivities.

Review status ensuring warranties are met.

Work with markets to create entrepreneurial solutions to meet Client needs.

Qualifications.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Grade 12 (matric).
• An appropriate NQF level 4 FAIS /short-term insurance qualification.
• Preferably a relevant bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management.
• Regulatory RE 1 & 5 compulsory
  
  

• Sound business know-how and financial acumen.
• Solid understanding of the reinsurance environment.
• Solid knowledge of broking/insurance/underwriting in the reinsurance treaty environment.
  
  

• Excellent marketing and sales skills.
• Well-developed analytical technical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Well-developed influencing and negotiation skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work with and in teams.
• Computer literacy with advanced experience in MS Word and Excel.
• Well-developed business and financial skills and acumen.
  
  

• Have a minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience in broking/insurance/underwriting/reinsurance treaty environment.
• UMA specialist focus advantageous
• Proven new business generation experience
• Solid team management experience will be advantageous.
  
  

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Sales, Business Development, and Consulting

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GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

An Overview Of This Role

As an Analyst, Corporate Development, you will be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and owning the acquisition opportunity pipeline, and helping with the deal flow.

What You’ll Do

Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Management

• Research and analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies in the DevSecOps space to identify potential acquisition targets
• Build and maintain comprehensive target lists across strategic focus areas, leveraging various data sources and industry research
• Manage and optimize our deal flow tracking system to ensure efficient pipeline management
  
  

• Conduct initial screening of potential targets, analyzing strategic fit, product synergies, and financial metrics
• Assist in building detailed financial models and valuation analyses to support deal evaluation and negotiations
• Support due diligence process by coordinating with cross-functional teams and supporting multiple work streams
• Assist drafting key business documents for active acquisition engagements
• Support post-merger integration planning and technical delivery
• Create and maintain process documentation to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing for your areas of responsibility
  
  

• Perform market research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Create periodic reports on pipeline activity, deal progress, and integration status
• Analyze historical deal performance and capture lessons learned to improve future processes
• Monitor industry trends and provide regular updates to the team on relevant market activities
  
  

• Bachelors or equivalent in Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of corporate development, venture capital, private equity, or competitive analysis ideally focused on the technology industry
• Adept with technology, analytical and detail-oriented critical thinker
• Excellent judgment, mature personality; a sophisticated, worldly businessperson
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects independently
• Proactive and action-oriented, anticipates needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with working asynchronously across multiple time zones
• You are living wherever you want and are excited about the all remote lifestyle
• You share our values, and work in accordance with those values
  
  

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave
• Home office support
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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Position: Head of Corporate Finance

Location: Pretoria

Are you outgoing with a sales mindset and corporate finance experience? Have you raised capital for private equity or been involved in capital raises? Do you have a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify opportunities for capital raising, acquisitions, and business growth? Are you passionate about financial modelling and creating accurate presentations? Do you excel at negotiation and enjoy engaging with investors and clients? If so, we want to hear from you!

WE’RE HIRING!

Our mission is to unleash our team's potential. We value diversity and inclusion, and we invite you to join us as a Corporate Finance Manager. In this role, you will play a key part in raising both local and international capital within our private equity and client-focused arms.

Who are we? We are a dynamic group of companies across various industries, striving to be market leaders. Our fast-paced environment is challenging and engaging, offering opportunities to grow and succeed while having fun.

What can we offer?

• Access to a state-of-the-art tech campus with an on-site gym.
• Two on-site restaurants offering diverse cuisine and fresh coffee.

Who is a good fit?

We seek a detail-oriented specialist with strong skills in financial projections and modelling. You should understand the negotiation process and how it relates to increasing business capital. Excellent communication skills are essential for clear presentations and pitch decks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and targeting global investors for direct or private equity investments.
• Preparing investment proposals and research reports.
• Benchmarking company performance against industry peers.
• Creating financial and cash flow models.
• Developing financial forecasts to aid business planning.
• Conducting valuations for transactions and investments.
• Collaborating with senior management on client projects.
• Preparing reports, pitch decks, and performance analyses.
• Raising capital from institutional investors worldwide.
• Engaging with stakeholders, including brokers, management, and investors.
• Identifying potential investors and acquisition targets.
• Negotiating deals and executing financial due diligence.
• Providing accurate financial information to the executive team.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and standards.
• Managing internal controls and investment risks.
• Building stakeholder relationships.

Required skills and attributes:

• Self-confidence, discipline, and trustworthiness.
• Goal-oriented motivation and organizational skills.
• Strong mathematical ability and systematic work approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven success and passion for financial services.

Minimum qualifications:

• BCom / CFA / BSc in Investment Management or similar.
• At least 5 years of corporate finance experience in financial services.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Experience in achieving financial goals and securing investors.
• At least 3 years in financial valuations, modelling, and equity analysis.