Mergers & Acquisition Specialist (2 Positions)

To support the evaluation and execution of strategic acquisitions, investments, and partnership opportunities that advance the banks inorganic growth agenda

Main Responsibilities:

• Research industries, companies, potential acquisition targets, analyze financial statements, business plans, market positioning and transaction rationale.
• Build and maintain financial models.
• Support the evaluation of strategic fit, competitive positioning, risk factors and financial implications of proposed deal structures.
• Assess potential synergies, financing requirements and integration considerations for proposed transactions.
• Synthesizing analyses into clear, concise insights and recommendations for the management presentations and key stakeholders.
• Maintain and update target pipelines and screening databases in support of the Banks M&A pipeline.
• Coordinate data rooms, information requests, due diligence workstreams and management meetings, assisting due diligence processes including data analysis
• Track transaction milestones and prepare regular updates on progress, outstanding matters, and risks throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Support integration activities across acquired businesses including process documentation, and identification of workflow modifications.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and valuation fundamentals.
• Familiarity with the M&A/transaction lifecycle.
• Awareness of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and the regulatory environment affecting financial-services transactions in Tanzania/East Africa.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities, with the ability to build clear, defensible business cases.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, or equivalent modeling and presentation tools.
• Ability to conduct structured research and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with comfort preparing materials for senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver accurate work in a demanding environment.
• A collaborative approach, sound professional judgment and discretion with sensitive information.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Business or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, ACCA, CA, or an equivalent credential is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, banking, transaction advisory, Data Analysis, financial modeling, financial valuations or financial analysis.
• Financial services or banking-sector exposure and prior involvement in buy-side or sell-side transactions is preferred.

NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender balanced workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Job opening date :12-Nov-2026

Job closing date :26-Nov-2026