Job Description

Job Purpose
To assist in executing and implementing complex transactions with targeted clients of the bank related to lending and other structured transactions (non-vanilla lending), with a focus on energy projects requiring technical understanding of electrical systems or renewable energy solutions.
Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of credit papers (applications, memos, updates, reviews).

• Presenting to credit and pricing committees.

• Assist in identifying new investment opportunities and pitching to clients.

• Lead due diligence process by co-ordinating internal teams and working closely with external advisors.

• Assist with the review of legal documents to ensure robust contracts and deal documentation and the incorporation of all commercial terms in the legal documents.

• Support the building and maintaining of external stakeholder relationships by networking, attending conferences, maintaining regular contact and ongoing communication, and site visits.

• Build and maintain internal stakeholder relationships by liaising and collaborating with relevant stakeholders and facilitating the sign-off of relevant transactions.

• Ensure completion of high-quality credit papers within specified timelines by planning, scheduling, researching & gathering information, managing own time, reviewing own work and preparing in advance.

• Support effective execution of transactions by applying your skills; modelling, negotiating, researching and analysing investment proposals.

• Meet performance targets by executing transactions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan.

• Being a sector expert by keeping up with market trends and attending webinars and conferences as required

• Enable skilling and sharing knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.

• 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.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Degree in Electrical Engineering / Renewable Energy Engineering or a Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Minimum Experience Level

• 6+ years relevant sector experience

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Microsoft Office
• Nedbank culture and values
• Nedbank policies and procedures
• Nedbank vision and strategy
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Research methodology
• Decision-making process

Behavioural Competencies

• Building Partnerships
• Collaborating
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

Skills Required