Job descriptionTo maximize sustainable revenue streams through the origination and implementation of profitable specialised debt financing transactions in various South African and international sectors. Why Join Our Team Join a high‑impact specialised finance team focused on originating and delivering complex, profitable debt financing solutions across South African and international markets. This role offers exposure to high‑value transactions, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to shape innovative financing structures that support sustainable growth. You’ll work in a values‑driven environment that prioritises transformation, responsible banking, continuous learning, and professional excellence, while contributing meaningfully to Nedbank’s broader business strategy. Job Responsibilities Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders by networking, fostering collaboration, and regular communication while complying with governance and controls. Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships by networking, maintaining regular contact, ongoing communication, site visits, and pitching ideas. Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g., staff surveys). Research and make recommendations for corporate citizenship initiatives in areas of influence. Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g., Green Strategy). Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models, and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank. Ensure compliance through sanctions checking and adherence to FICA, internal, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures. Execute credit approval processes by rating, pricing, analyzing applications, and constructive communication and consultation. Manage deal implementation by structuring, negotiating, and attending to legal matters and Conditions precedent (CP). Ensure ongoing risk management by reviewing risk annually, assessing performance, undertakings, client visits, and engaging with transaction and credit teams. Improve team performance by providing on‑the‑job training, knowledge sharing, and identifying suitable formal and informal training. Get involved in non‑deal specific projects by providing expert advice, testing, and implementing. Originate transactions by scanning the market, marketing, pitching ideas, and networking. Execute transactions by structuring, analyzing, negotiating, managing, and pitching the deal. Manage costs and contribute to Business Unit cost efficiency by operating within the allocated budget. Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives, and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plans and ensuring delivered systems, processes, services, and solutions are aligned. Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in your field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression opportunities. Ensure personal growth and effective performance by completing all learning activities, practicing experience, and obtaining or maintaining required certifications within specified time frames. Enable skilling and corrective action by sharing knowledge and industry trends with the team and stakeholders during formal and informal interactions. Obtain buy‑in for developing new and/or enhanced processes that improve stakeholder business functioning by highlighting benefits to support recommendation implementation. Our Ideal Candidate You are an experienced specialised finance professional with a strong track record in originating, structuring, and executing complex transactions. You bring deep credit, risk, and financial analysis expertise, coupled with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is commercially astute, solutions‑driven, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. You demonstrate strong leadership through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous development, and you are committed to ethical conduct, transformation, and delivering sustainable business value. Essential Qualifications - NQF Level Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification A Chartered Accountant (SA) or Chartered Financial Analyst qualification, or a Master’s degree in Commerce, Science, Law, or another relevant discipline. Minimum Experience Level 8‑12 years relevant sector or industry experience Technical / Professional Knowledge Budgeting Communication Strategies Diversity Management Employee Training / Development Organisational Systems Principles of Project Management Strategic Planning Business Writing Skills Building Partnerships High‑Impact Communication Aligning and Executing Sales Strategy Building the Sales Team #J-18808-Ljbffr
