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Deal Originator

A London-based firm is seeking a Deal Originator to source acquisition targets and support the deal team through outbound calling and research. This full-time entry-level position is based in Cape Town with remote or hybrid options.

Can a South African apply?

The employer’s own job board lists this role’s eligible location as:

Cape Town City Centre, South Africa (remote)

Taken from the structured location field on the employer’s job board, not from the wording of the advert, when we last checked it on 2026-09-27. Employers change eligibility without notice — the employer’s page is the authority, not this one.

What it pays

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The full posting

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Read the posting in full · 213 words

A leading London-based firm is seeking a talented and motivated Deal Originator with proven experience working over the phone to join their dynamic team. Enthusiastic and target driven, the ideal candidate will be a natural conversationalist with an ability to open conversations with prospects and discuss their future business objectives.

This is an ideal entry level position, you will experience the most fundamental parts of how to source and acquire a business. Working with a Deal Leader you will be tasked with delivering a good flow of acquisition opportunities to clients.

This is a unique opportunity to get a foothold in the M&A business, developing skills such as research, negotiation and understanding financial statements.

Responsibilities

Deal Origination

Daily Outbound calling to shortlisted businesses to source acquisition targets

Documenting financial characteristics of the target businesses

Supporting the deal team by updating our database and lists of target businesses

Minimum 2+ years’ experience in financial sales or a related field such as; Stockbroking, Insurance, Recruitment, Telephone Sales, Real Estate

Strong written and spoken English; excellent communication and rapport-building abilities.

Detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferably a strong background in sales and negotiation.

To note

This position may become

hybrid further down the line (meeting up with the team 2 days per week).

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