Executive: Property Finance at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• Lead and grow a high-performing Property Finance portfolio by originating, structuring and executing complex commercial and industrial property transactions.
• The role is accountable for driving superior financial performance, building deep client relationships, and leading a team of property finance professionals to deliver innovative, risk-conscious solutions aligned to Nedbank’s strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Portfolio Growth & Financial Performance

• Drive sustainable growth of the Property Finance book through targeted deal origination and strategic portfolio management.
• Achieve and exceed revenue, balance sheet and return targets aligned to annual business objectives.
• Optimise portfolio quality through disciplined risk-return decision making.

Deal Origination & Structuring

• Proactively originate and execute complex property finance transactions across the commercial and industrial sectors.
• Structure innovative financing solutions leveraging deep understanding of property markets, funding instruments and client needs.
• Maintain a strong deal pipeline through active market engagement and networking.

Client Leadership & Relationship Management

• Build trusted relationships with key clients, developers, investors and intermediaries.
• Serve as a strategic partner to clients by providing insight-led, value-adding financing solutions.
• Retain and grow existing client relationships while expanding i3nto new market segments.

Collaboration & Cross-Sell

• Leverage Nedbank’s broader Corporate and Investment Banking platform to unlock cross-sell opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively across product houses and client coverage teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Risk & Governance

• Exercise sound credit judgement in structuring transactions within established risk appetite frameworks.
• Identify and proactively manage portfolio risks in a dynamic property market environment.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, governance and internal risk standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team of analysts and transactors.
• Drive a performance-oriented culture focused on accountability, execution excellence and continuous improvement.
• Build capability through coaching, mentorship and structured talent development.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualification

• CA(SA)/CFA/MBA/Relevant Post Grad Qualifications

Minimum Experience Level

• 10–12 years’ experience in financial services and/or property finance
• Proven track record in originating and closing complex property finance transactions
• Demonstrated experience managing a large lending portfolio and delivering strong financial performance
• Leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Budgeting
• Business administration and management
• Capacity planning
• Client service management
• Financial Accounting Principles
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Strategic planning

Behavioural Competencies

• Coaching
• Cultivating Networks and Partnerships
• Customer Focus
• Entrepreneurship
• Operational Decision Making
• Initiating Action