Corporate Finance Transactor at FNB in Johannesburg
FNB · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
FNB is looking for a Corporate Finance Transactor to join their Johannesburg team. You will support deal origination, structuring and execution across M&A, ECM, BEE and Private Capital while building your technical and client engagement skills under senior guidance. This is a great step for a young finance professional with 2 to 3 years of experience who wants hands on exposure to live corporate finance transactions at one of South Africa's biggest banks.
About the role
Join FNB's Corporate Finance team as a Transactor and play a key role in supporting deal origination, structuring and execution. You will work alongside mid tier and senior transactors on live transactions across sectors and products including M&A, ECM, BEE, Corporate Solutions, Regulatory Advisory and Private Capital.
What you can expect:
- Assist with client pitches, proactive materials and transaction meetings
- Conduct sector, company and market research to support origination
- Take ownership of execution workstreams including financial modelling, valuation support and data analysis
- Manage data rooms, due diligence and stakeholder coordination
- Help prepare teasers, information memoranda, term sheets and internal approval documents
- Work closely with sector teams, legal, risk, compliance and finance colleagues
Application note: Applications close on 10 November 2026. You will apply on FNB's official recruitment site. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.
Requirements
- A relevant qualification in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
- At least 2 to 3 years of Corporate Finance experience
- Strong work ethic with a self starter attitude and keenness to take ownership
- Resilience and openness to receiving and sharing feedback
- Strong research, financial analysis and financial modelling skills
- Clear communication and professional client interaction skills
- Ability to work effectively with Microsoft systems and internal platforms
- Curious and courageous, driven to learn more and take on challenges
- Obsessed with mastery and constantly pushing yourself to improve
Responsibilities
- Support senior and mid tier transactors in preparing for client engagements, pitches and transaction meetings
- Conduct sector, company and market research to support origination planning
- Help prepare pitch materials, credentials, briefing notes and financial analysis
- Support transaction execution across M&A, ECM, BEE, Corporate Solutions, Regulatory Advisory and Private Capital
- Take ownership of allocated execution workstreams including financial modelling, valuation support and presentation drafting
- Assist with data room management, due diligence, information requests and stakeholder coordination
- Contribute to transaction documentation such as teasers, information memoranda, term sheets and circulars
- Develop a working understanding of assigned sectors and FNB Corporate Finance product offerings
- Adhere to internal governance, regulatory frameworks and confidentiality protocols
- Support ongoing transaction monitoring including covenant tracking and post implementation processes
Benefits
Opportunities to network and collaborate, challenging working environment, opportunities to innovate
Job details
- Organisation
- FNB
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Banking & Insurance
- Posted
- 30 October 2026 (1 week ago)
- Closing date
- 10 November 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are a young finance professional with 2 to 3 years of corporate finance experience, this role at FNB is worth a serious look. It is a genuine opportunity to work on live M&A and BEE transactions while learning from senior transactors.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with financial modelling, valuations and deal execution. Highlight any sector knowledge you have and mention specific transactions you have supported. A well structured cover letter that explains why you want to work in corporate finance at FNB will help you stand out.
Remember to submit your application before 10 November 2026. The process may include interviews focused on technical finance skills and how you handle client situations, so prepare a few examples of past work you are proud of.
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