Senior Associate: Corporate Finance, Commercial Banking - SA at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To develop financial valuation models to enable clients to make optimal investment decisions and support the team by providing requisite detailed analyses and documentation (PowerPoint presentations; circulars; announcements) for proposals and transactions; thereby assisting the business in revenue generation.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in growing and developing the corporate finance advisory business, covering capital raising, M&A transactions, public-private partnerships, BEE transactions.
• Analyse and assess potential deal opportunities, including preparing and presenting proposals to potential clients.
• Compile pitchbooks and presentation materials for client and internal meetings.
• Perform valuations using technical tools such as DCF, multiples approach, and capitalization of earnings.
• Build robust financial models to support transaction analysis.
• Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations for client engagements and transaction execution.
• Manage key stakeholders, understanding their objectives and tailoring solutions to meet their needs.
• Develop alternative deal structures and solutions aligned with stakeholder goals.
• Project manage and implement mandates with clients and transactions.
• Prepare transaction documentation and liaise with legal, accounting, and other professional advisors.
• Support the growth of the investment portfolio by identifying and analysing new investment opportunities.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, contributing to their professional development.
• Highly proficient in financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of commercial value drivers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or financial advisory is advantageous.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Post Graduate Qualification / CA (SA) / CFA / BCom LLB. / BSc. Engineering / Actuarial Science

Minimum Experience Level

• 3-5 years experience in a corporate finance environment

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Decision-making process
• Business terms and definitions
• Business writing skills
• Data analysis
• Communication Strategies
• Governance Risks and Controls

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Collaborating
• Decision Making
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills