Analyst Property Finance at Nedbank

Job Purpose

To assist in executing and implementing various transactions with targeted clients of the bank related to lending and other structured transactions (non-vanilla lending).

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of credit papers (applications, memos, updates, reviews) by conducting historical financial analysis, financial modelling & debt scoping with related commentary, Industry & competitor analysis and sanctions screening.
• Support the building and maintaining of external stakeholder relationships by setting up meetings on behalf of associates & principals, drafting list of requirements from clients and taking notes in relevant forums.
• 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, 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.

Essential Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Accounting /Property Studies/equivalent

Preferred Certifications

• CFA/ CA(SA) and/or post-graduate degree in Commerce/Science/Accounting/Finance

Minimum Experience Level

• 2-3 years property or lending sector experience (Financial Services or other).

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Banking procedures
• Business principles
• Business terms and definitions
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Numeracy

Behavioural Competencies

• Adaptability
• Applied Learning
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills