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Senior Associate : Specialised Finance

Senior Associate : Specialised Finance

NedbankJohannesburg, ZA
23 hours ago
Job description

Job title : Senior Associate : Specialised Finance

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 01, 2025

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Job Purpose

  • To assist with conceptualising; identifying; developing and executing profitable Structured Finance solutions; in line with Nedbank business strategy.

    • Job Responsibilities

  • Achieve financial results set by management by assisting principals in securing mandates which contribute to improved client service.
  • Assist in the structuring of deals and advising of clients on funding options by originating; arranging; implementing and refinancing of Structured Finance transactions for clients cost effectively; on time and within risk parameters.
  • Maintain market share of Structured Finance deals being accepted and implemented through client pitches.
  • Assist in the structuring; origination; implementation; and monitoring of deals; taking corrective action when required; by assisting in compiling and pitching presentations to prospective clients; compiling credit papers for presentation to Credit Committee for new and existing deals and assisting Transaction Management; Finance and other stakeholders on the implementation of deals.
  • Cross-sell other products offered by Nedbank by keeping abreast of Nedbank's offerings in terms of quality; cost; business expectations and compliance.Support effective execution of transactions; complying with risk standards; monitoring and taking corrective action when required by modelling; researching; analysing investment proposals and executing legal agreements.Improve deal origination by providing multidisciplinary solutions; identifying and resolving work problems and deliverying the required output to clients; and refining and enhancing coverage.
  • Ensure deals are implemented appropriately; and adhere to policies; procedures and regulatory requirements by developing; maintaining; and running risk and pricing models.
  • Build and maintain sound professional relationships by understanding client needs and consistently meeting their needs.
  • Develop collaborative client and internal relationships by providing high quality advice; execution; and delivery on new and existing transactions meeting business needs.
  • Meet and exceed client needs constantly by maintaining open channels of communication with internal stakeholders and ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
  • Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.. Green Strategy).
  • Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
  • Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
  • Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
  • Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
  • Obtain buy-in for developing new and / or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations. (This was deleted but I think it is appropriate to be included).

    • Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

  • Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
  • Professional Qualifications / Honour’s Degree

    • Preferred Qualification

  • Honours Degree in Finance, Economics, Investment Management, or a related field
  • CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation or progress toward it
  • CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant (South Africa)
  • LLB – Bachelor of Laws (especially useful for deal structuring and legal agreements)
  • MBA – Master of Business Administration (with a focus on finance or strategy)

    • Minimum Experience Level

    6–8 years of experience in :

  • Investment Banking
  • Structured Finance
  • Corporate Finance
  • Debt Capital Markets
  • Project Finance

    • Proven track record in :

  • Origination and execution of structured finance transactions
  • Client engagement and deal pitching
  • Financial modelling and risk analysis
  • Drafting and reviewing credit papers
  • Navigating regulatory frameworks and compliance

    • Technical / Professional Knowledge

  • Business Acumen
  • Business principles
  • Business writing
  • Data analysis
  • Governance, Risk and Controls
  • Principles of financial management
  • Relevant regulatory knowledge
  • Relevant software and systems knowledge
  • Research methodology
  • Relevant product knowledge

    • Behavioural Competencies

  • Applied Learning
  • Communication
  • Collaborating
  • Building partnerships
  • Managing Work
  • Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills
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