Senior Associate: TMT and Digital Infrastructure Finance

Investment Banking

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 delivering 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

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

Honours/ CFA/ CA(SA)/ LLB/ MBA

Minimum Experience Level

6-8 years experience in a relevant industry or investment banking

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

Employment Equity Statement

Preference will be given to individuals from underrepresented groups.

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