Title:  Head: Mid Market Private Equity (Investment Banking)

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Job Purpose

Lead the establishment and development of the Mid-Market Private Equity (MMPE) team within Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), responsible for the origination, execution and management of proprietary equity and equity-linked investments. Drive the build-out of a dedicated mid-market private equity capability, leveraging the BCB client base and broader Investment Banking ecosystem, to deliver sustainable risk-adjusted returns and support a full capital stack offering across the Nedbank client franchise.

Job Responsibilities

Business Leadership

• Establish and lead the Mid-Market Private Equity platform, ensuring strong financial and non-financial performance outcomes.
• Define investment strategy, sector focus and pipeline priorities aligned to CIB and BCB  objectives.
• Build a differentiated mid-market private equity franchise with a focus on proprietary deal flow.
• Provide thought leadership on mid-market investment trends, valuation dynamics and capital structuring.

Origination & Execution

• Operate in close partnership with BCB to originate transactions from the existing and target client base, leveraging relationship depth and market insight.
• Lead execution across direct equity investments, preference shares, hybrid capital structures and structured equity-linked transactions.
• Focus on relationship-led, off-market opportunities and early-stage client engagement.
• Take full accountability for deal outcomes, including structuring, pricing, execution and returns.

Capital Deployment

• Deploy equity and hybrid capital directly into transactions.
• Deploy a combination of equity and equity-like instruments to optimise downside protection, capital efficiency and exit outcomes.
• Optimise capital usage in line with agreed return thresholds and CIB capital frameworks.

Portfolio Management

• Oversee portfolio construction, performance monitoring and exits.
• Drive value creation initiatives across investments and maintain active shareholder engagement where appropriate.
• Ensure valuation discipline and performance reporting.

Client Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with mid-market corporates, entrepreneurs, founders, sponsors and advisors.
• Lead complex client engagements, negotiations and transaction processes.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with CIB Investment Committee, governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure appropriate BCB participation in Investment Committee processes while maintaining efficient decision-making.
• Maintain disciplined underwriting standards and risk oversight.
• Provide senior input into Investment Committee submissions and decisions.

Team Development

• Build, lead and scale a high-performing mid market private equity team with strong origination and execution capability.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability aligned to investment outcomes.
• Drive talent development, succession planning and retention of key skills.
• Foster a performance-driven, entrepreneurial culture within a disciplined governance environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant Honour's Degree
• Preferred: CA(SA), CFA, MBA or equivalent

Minimum Experience Level

• 10–15 years’ experience in private equity or principal investing.
• Proven track record of originating and executing mid-market transactions.
• Proven ability to generate proprietary deal flow.
• Experience building or scaling investment platforms advantageous.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Private equity investing and deal execution
• Proprietary deal origination and pipeline development
• Financial modelling, valuation and structuring
• Hybrid and equity-linked instruments
• Portfolio management and value creation
• Investment committee processes
• Governance, risk and regulatory frameworks
• Client relationship and sponsor engagement

Behavioural Competencies

• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset
• Driving execution and results delivery
• Building networks and originating opportunities
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Sound investment judgement
• Leadership and team-building capability
• Resilience and ability to operate in a build environment

EE Statement

Preference to be given to under-represented groups.