About this role
Job Requisition Details
Requisition ID: 145920
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 5 October 2026
Talent Acquisition: Monde Ndzishe
Job Family
Investment Banking
## Career Stream
BCB Specialised Finance
Leadership Pipeline
Manage Self: Professional
## Job Purpose
To assist with conceptualising; identifying; developing and executing profitable Structured Finance solutions; in line with Nedbank business strategy.
## Why Join Our Team
Join a dynamic specialised finance team where you will play a key role in supporting the origination, structuring, and execution of complex debt financing solutions for a diverse client base. This role offers exposure to meaningful transactions, close collaboration with experienced finance professionals, and the opportunity to develop deep expertise in specialised lending and structured finance. You will work in a purpose-driven environment that values collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and responsible banking, while contributing to client success and the growth of Nedbank’s specialised finance franchise.
## 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).
Our Ideal Candidate
You are a finance professional with experience in supporting the origination, assessment, and execution of debt financing transactions. You possess strong financial analysis, credit evaluation, and relationship management skills, and enjoy working collaboratively with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver effective financing solutions. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, detail-oriented, and eager to develop within a fast-paced and dynamic banking environment. You demonstrate sound judgment, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous learning, while contributing positively to team success and sustainable business growth.
## Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
- Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
Essential Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
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
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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566