Job Description

Job Purpose

To manage and optimize the post close book of renewable energy asset projects within the Power and Renewables Finance portfolio, ensuring effective oversight of project finance structures and related transactions. This role supports the Investment Banking strategy by safeguarding asset performance, mitigating risks, and driving value creation across the energy sector, while contributing to the growth and sustainability objectives of the business.

Job Responsibilities

1. Portfolio and Credit Management

Monitor and manage the financial and operational performance of existing energy project finance assets, including project finance debt and equity lending.

Conduct annual credit reviews, risk assessments, and covenant analyses.

Lead amendment and waiver processes, coordinating with internal teams (credit, legal, environmental) and external stakeholders; address ad hoc requests during construction or operations of the assets.

Track compliance with financing arrangements, key milestones, reporting obligations, and performance metrics.

Conduct regular site visits to construction and operational energy assets.

Review and approve distribution and utilization requests.

2. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

Engage with clients and external advisors (technical, legal, financial, insurance) on operational and contractual matters.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and drive project success.

Build and sustain strong relationships across functional and organizational boundaries through effective collaboration.

3. Reporting and Governance

Prepare periodic asset management reports and dashboards for senior management.

Maintain accurate records of project performance, contractual changes, and risk ratings.

Ensure compliance with credit, investment, and governance policies of the bank.
Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
Professional Qualifications/Honour's Degree Preferred Qualification

CA(SA) / ACCA / MBA / CFA / Relevant Postgraduate Qualification
Minimum Experience Level

3-5 years' financial services experience preferably in a Project Finance role at an Investment Bank, Advisor, IPP, Developer or Institutional Investor

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