Head: Debt Capital Markets

Job Purpose

• Lead the Debt Capital Markets (“DCM”) business unit which is responsible for the origination and execution of both ZAR bonds and Eurobonds for Nedbank and the NCIB client base.
• Foster collaboration with bond syndicate, lending teams across Investment Banking and Property Finance, Sustainable Finance Solutions, Markets and Coverage in arranging and/or participating in primary market bond transactions.
• Develop deal pipeline and drive strategic initiatives aimed at furthering NCIB’s presence and profile in the local and international debt capital markets.

Job Responsibilities

Business Leadership

•     Manage the overall performance of the DCM business unit, meeting financial and non-financial targets including achieving market leading positioning in relevant DCM league tables.

•     Further develop the profile and reputation of the DCM franchise by leading landmark transactions, providing excellent client service, and receiving market recognition.

•     Improve business processes, models, and systems relevant to the Debt Capital Markets.

•     Provide thought leadership and market intelligence to internal and external stakeholders, including market trends, insights and competitor activity.

Client Engagement

•     Build new and maintain existing client/issuer relationships through pitching, networking/conferencing and thought leadership.           

• Deliver market leading DCM solutions to the NCIB client base.

Governance & Compliance

•     Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

•     Implement and maintain suitable governance policies and controls appropriate to the DCM product.

Team Development

•     Mentor, train and develop the DCM team.

•     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.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

• Relevant master’s degree (Commerce, Legal or Science).
• Professional qualifications - Chartered Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst.

Minimum Experience Level

• 10 years’ experience in Fixed Income Markets (min 5 years in Debt Capital Markets)
• Strong track record of originating debt opportunities in an Investment Banking environment.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies