Principal: Property Finance Africa

Job Purpose

To maximize sustainable revenue streams through the origination and implementation ofprofitable specialised debt financing transactions in various African countries in the commercial property sector.

Job Responsibilities

• Originate transactions by scanning the market, marketing and pitching ideas and networking.
• Evaluate countries for property finance opportunities and develop marketing strategiesto harness these opportunities.
• Execute transactions by structuring, analysing, negotiating, managing and pitching the deal.
• Manage costs and contribute to Business Unit cost efficiency by operating within the allocatedbudget.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders by networking,fostering collaboration, regular communication and complying with the governance and controls.
• Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships by networking / conferencing, maintainingregular contact, ongoing communication, site visits and pitching ideas.
• Ensure compliance by sanctions checking and adhering to (FICA, Internal and Environmental)regulations, policies and procedures.
• Execute credit approval process by rating, pricing, analysing, application,constructive communication and consultation.
• Manage deal implementation by structuring, negotiating and attending to legal matters& Conditions precedent (CP).
• Ensure ongoing risk management by reviewing risk annually, assessingperformance, undertakings, client visits and engaging with Transaction and Credit.
• Improve performance of team by providing on the job training, knowledge sharingand identifying suitable formal & informal training.
• Get involved in non-deal specific projects by providing expert advice & training, testing andimplementing.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values by reviewing Nedbankand Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems, processes, services and solutions arealigned.
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifyingtraining courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

Master's Degree in Commerce/Business Sciences/Finance/Accounting or other relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (SA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum of 8-10 years Commercial property / Investment banking experience in Africancountries.
• High-level understanding of Withholding Tax, legal environment accross Africa jurisdications, structuring requirements, country risk.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

Employment Equity Statement

Preference will be given to individuals from underrepresented groups.