Associate Principal: Corporate Finance at Nedbank

Job Purpose

To actively contribute to Corporate Finance (CF) transaction development; mandate implementation and client relationship building to generate sustainable revenue streams for Corporate Finance and NedCap.

Job Responsibilities

• Build trust and strong relationships both internally and externally through delivery of good quality work outputs and strong communication skills.
• Ensure provision of timeous resolutions for internal and external stakeholders by addressing specific transaction related queries.
• Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Maintain existing client relationships by respecting and assisting in enhancing the relationship.
• 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.
• Ensure appropriate involvement and contribution to credit assessments by providing input into the presentation to credit committee.
• Contribute towards the successful implementation of funding structures solutions by being an active team member.
• Contribute towards the successful implementation of pricing solutions by being an active team member.
• Ensure accuracy and validity of client information by interrogating assumptions and commerciality of information provided.Participate and assist in managing the deal project streams undertaken by relationship management; credit and admin teams.Maintain competency through keeping up to date with industry trends and legislation.Ensure effective time management by managing turnaround times.Maintain effective oral and written communication.
• Focus on innovative client solutions and problem solving by showing initiative; creative thinking and drawing from previous experience.
• Assist in ensuring effective deal management by being a pro-active team member.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes through developing an understanding of internal procedures.
• Ensure personal time management and assist in ensuring effective deal/project management.
• Ensure that all admin related responsibilities are timeously addressed.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit policies.
• 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.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualification

Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, MBA, Masters in Finance, JSE Approved Executive

Essential Certifications

• Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, JSE Approved Executive, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators

Minimum Experience Level

4-5 years relevant industry / sector experience

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Research methodology
• Decision-making process
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Adaptability
• Coaching
• Communication
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills