About this role
Corporate Development Manager Interpath Cape Town, South Africa (Full-time, aligned to UK hours)
Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring.
We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what’s right, every time, sets us apart. Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, South Africa, Algeria, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, Hong Kong and Singapore. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world’s leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint. This role sits within our global Corporate Development function, supporting Interpath’s ambitious growth strategy across multiple geographies and service lines. You will work closely with UK-based leadership while operating from South Africa, playing a key role in driving both inorganic growth (M&A and acquisitions) and talent-led expansion. This is a high-impact position offering exposure to Board-level decision-making in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment. Responsibilities:
Lead financial modelling for acquisitions, including valuation analysis and sensitivity testing Manage financial and commercial due diligence workstreams, including review and challenge of QoE findings Prepare high-quality Investment Committee and Board materials Support negotiation analysis (completion accounts, earn-outs, deferred consideration) Coordinate external advisors and internal stakeholders across multiple transactions Build and own economic models for senior hires and team build scenarios Assess revenue sustainability, pipeline quality and ramp-up risks for talent-led growth Support structuring of compensation and incentive frameworks Lead market research, competitor mapping and identification of acquisition targets Maintain and prioritise pipeline tracking across M&A and talent opportunities Support integration planning and track performance against investment cases post-deal Inclusion at Interpath We exist to help our clients seize transformational opportunities or to navigate their most difficult challenges, and so we need to draw on the brightest minds from the broadest range of backgrounds to bring the most insightful perspectives.
To do that, it’s essential that it is in our DNA to support and celebrate our people as individuals and that we all have the ability, resources and guidance to achieve our long-term career ambitions. Read more about our Inclusion initiatives; Inclusion - Interpath Values Our four core values are the cornerstones of culture at Interpath and steer everything from everyday decisions to larger strategic initiatives. Our Interpath Values are;
Do the right thing - Our comfort zone is uncomfortable. We always make the right decision, not simply what is easy or popular. All hands on deck - stand shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues and clients, be that physically or from afar. Our individual expertise may find the answers, but implementation happens though teamwork. Passion drives success - The impossible is always possible. We push the boundaries of what is expected because we're never satisfied with the status quo. Our clients expect the right result when they engage with us, and it's only by delivering this that we win. Embrace different - cultures to mindsets, we welcome all. We believe that people are equal, but not the same.
Requirements
Education and Experience Required:
5–8 years’ experience in Corporate Development, M&A advisory, investment banking, or strategy consulting with transaction exposure.Financial modelling experience in a dynamic environment i.e. comfortable tailoring models to meet business need, with strong ability to synthesise complex data into clear commercial insights.Strong PowerPoint skills with IC and Board level quality output and high attention to detail.Demonstrates commitment to self-development, with intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to independent learning, showing genuine interest in understanding the broader strategic context and implications of their analysis.Experience business partnering and presenting to senior stakeholders at Manager level.Strong understanding of accounting, working capital and deal mechanics, with experience reviewing and challenging diligence outputs.Advanced PowerPoint capability with experience producing Investment Committee and Board-level materials.Experience with PowerBI is advantageous.Exposure to professional services businesses is preferred, and additional European language skills such as German or French are beneficial but not essential.Benefits
At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.