Head: Debt Capital Markets at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• Lead a team of bond market transactors responsible for the origination and execution of bond transactions in SA and the rest of Africa
• Foster collaboration with bond syndicate, coverage and other debt finance teams in arranging or participating in primary market bond transactions in South Africa or offshore
• Develop deal pipeline and drive strategic initiatives aimed at furthering NCIBs presence and profile in the local and/or international debt capital markets
• Manage the overall performance of the unit, ensuring financial and non-financial targets are met and the unit is optimally resourced and appropriately skilled

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the overall performance of the unit, ensuring financial and non-financial targets are met and the unit is optimally resourced and appropriately skilled
• Further develop the profile and reputation of the S&D franchise by leading landmark transactions, providing excellent client service and receiving market recognition
• Mentor, train and develop the team.
• Provide thought leadership and market intelligence to internal and external constituents, including market trends, insights and competitor activity.

Achieved Financial Results

• Manage team revenue and cost budget as agreed with Head: SD
• Work with syndication and distribution in pricing and successfully placing bond market transactions in line with client expectations
• Guide the provision of optimally structured debt capital market solutions for target clients
• Stakeholder Relationships
• Build new and maintain existing client /issuer relationships through pitching, networking / conferencing and thought leadership.

Internal Process Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ensure suitable governance policies and controls are applied and followed at all times
• Improve performance of team through knowledge sharing and identifying suitable formal & informal training needs of the team.
• Get involved in strategic projects through sponsorship and by providing expert advice & input.

Self and Team Management

• Embed Nedbank values by ensuring direct reports understand and support Nedbank's vision, values and strategy and are measured on delivery against these metrics
• Manage performance of direct reports by implementing and reviewing performance agreements and providing regular feedback on performance, recognizing and rewarding achievement and taking appropriate corrective action where required.
• Define the business strategy, objectives by reviewing the Business Unit Plan and ensuring systems, process, services and solutions are aligned.
• Maintain a high performing team by identifying a talent pool through conducting career conversations, utilizing the talent grid principles and developing talent retention programmes (e.g. rotation)
• Improve productivity and reduce costs by improving work processes through offering innovative ideas and input and soliciting input from managers and teams.
• Improved Processes and Culture
• Ensure transformational target are met through consideration of targets during the staff recruitment, retention and training process
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by  participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives
• Research and make recommendations for corporate citizenship initiatives in area of  influence
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (Sustainable Finance , Green Strategy).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and add value to Nedbank whilst adding to the evolving development pf the Debt Capital Markets.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Master’s Degree

Preferred Qualification
Relevant Masters Degree (Commerce, Legal Science.

• Professional Qualifications/Honor’s Degree - Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, Master’s Degree in Commerce, Sciences, Legal or another relevant field

Minimum Experience Level

• 10 years experience in Fixed Income Markets (min 5 years in Debt Capital Markets), track record of originating opportunities. 5 years managing others.