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Recruitment agency · Pavago Kenya

Investment Banking Associate

Employer not disclosed by Pavago

KenyaMid level · RemoteDeadline not published by employerChecked 12 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

An undisclosed employer is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to work remotely in Kenya during U.S. business hours. This role suits candidates with experience in financial modelling and transaction environments who want to work on mergers and acquisitions, valuations, and strategic advisory projects.

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What you will do

  • Build and update financial models including DCF, LBO, merger, and operating models.
  • Conduct comparable company and precedent transaction analyses along with scenario and sensitivity assessments.
  • Assist in buy-side, sell-side, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions.
  • Organise due diligence activities, manage timelines and deliverables, and oversee virtual data rooms and transaction tracking.
  • Collaborate with clients, lawyers, accountants, and other advisors throughout deal processes.
  • Prepare and polish pitch books, confidential information memoranda, teasers, management presentations, and investor materials.
  • Review work from analysts to ensure accuracy and financial integrity and mentor junior team members as needed.

Requirements

  • Have 2 to 4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance.
  • Possess advanced Excel skills for financial modelling.
  • Be proficient in PowerPoint and creating presentations.
  • Understand DCF valuation, LBO modelling, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and scenario and sensitivity analysis.
  • Have experience using Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, or PitchBook.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
  • Be capable of handling multiple transaction workstreams at once.
  • Have excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
  • Be available to work during U.S. business hours.
  • Preferred qualifications include MBA, CFA, or CPA.
  • Experience in buy-side or sell-side M&A and capital raising is a plus.
  • Exposure to technology, healthcare, financial services, or real estate transactions is desirable.
  • Experience reviewing or mentoring analyst-level work is advantageous.

Benefits

The role offers remote work aligned with U.S. deal schedules and opportunities for career growth toward senior positions such as Vice President, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or Strategic Finance.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact. After applying, qualified candidates will receive an invitation to complete a short introductory video. The employer has not published a closing date.

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