Social Impact Portfolio Investment Analyst at Nedbank

Role Purpose

• We’re looking for an analytically strong, commercially minded professional to help drive Nedbank’s Social Impact agenda across the agriculture, energy, water and waste sectors.
• This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a commercial credit analyst background or related experience who want to expand into project oversight, stakeholder management and early leadership while playing a meaningful role in advancing Nedbank’s Green Economy strategy.
• You will support, implement and monitor high‑impact programmes that contribute to sustainable growth, job creation and environmental stewardship while developing your portfolio management and strategic execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Social Impact Unit’s portfolio by applying strong analytical, project coordination and change management skills to meet project objectives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support investment decisions, ensure alignment to strategy, and enhance social return on investment (SROI).
• Uphold governance standards within Corporate Social Responsibility and ensure compliance with internal frameworks, policies, and processes.
• Contribute to key development targets, including youth employment, skills development and enterprise creation.
• Recommend enhancements to systems, processes and ways of working to improve operational effectiveness and value delivery.
• Manage and maintain accurate project and portfolio information to support reporting, decision-making and monitoring.
• Contribute to updating and maintaining the Portfolio Management Framework.
• Conduct research and evaluate CSR trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Prepare clear accurate progress reports for various stakeholders.
• Represent Nedbank at events and engagements that raise awareness of social impact programmes and highlight success stories.
• Support the planning and execution of flagship events such as the Nedbank Green Economy Indaba.
• Perform any other duties as required to support the success of the SIU portfolio.

This role is suitable for candidates who:

• Have commercial credit, finance, economics, or impact-focused analytical experience and are eager to broaden into project and portfolio management.
• Are passionate about the Green Economy, sustainable development and socially impactful investments.
• Are in the early stages of their career and ready to grow into a role with meaningful exposure to strategy, stakeholder engagement and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• Preferred: BCom in Economics, Finance, Environmental or Social Development

Experience Required

• 2-3 years in one or more of the following:
• Commercial Credit / Financial Analysis
• Project or Portfolio Management
• Impact Investing
• Public Affairs
• Graduate Development Programmes
• Management Consulting

Stakeholder Engagement

• Nature stakeholder relationships
• Support progression of high potential partnerships

Investment Management

• Perform credit and financial analysis potential business deals
• Review existing clients through analysis and interpretation of financial and economic metrics
• Provide comprehensive report and recommendations
• Present findings and ability to repayment
• Monitor and report on covenants

Technical Skills

• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Design Thinking / Client-Centred Approach
• Project Management
• Digital and Analytical Skills
• Strong Communication (written & verbal)
• Problem-Solving & Innovation
• Portfolio Management Fundamentals
• Emerging leadership and decision‑making capability

Behavioural Competencies

• Clear confident communication
• Connected decision-making
• Innovation and proactiveness
• Execution and follow‑through
• Strong business acumen

Job Post End Date: 13 March 2026