Johannesburg, ZA
Title: Principal: Specialised Finance

Job Requisition Details
Requisition ID: 145920
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 19 May 2026
Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu
Job Family
Career Stream
BCB Specialised Finance
Leadership Pipeline
Manage Self: Expert
Job Purpose
Why Join Our Team
Job Responsibilities
- 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; maintaining regular contact; ongoing communication; site visits and pitching ideas.
- Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
- Research and make recommendations for corporate citizenship initiatives in area of influence.
- Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g. Green Strategy).
- Seek opportunities to improve business processes; models and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
- 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.
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Manage deal implementation by structuring; negotiating and attending to legal matters and Conditions precedent (CP).Ensure ongoing risk management by reviewing risk annually; assessing performance; undertakings; client visits and engaging with Transaction and Credit.Improve performance of team by providing on the job training; knowledge sharing and identifying suitable formal and informal training.
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Get involved in non-deal specific projects by providing expert advice and training; testing and implementing.
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Originate transactions by scanning the market; marketing and pitching ideas and networking.
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Execute transactions by structuring; analysing; negotiating; managing and pitching the deal.
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Manage costs and contribute to Business Unit cost efficiency by operating within the allocated budget.
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Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
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Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.
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Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
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Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.
Our Ideal Candidate
You are an experienced specialised finance professional with a strong track record in originating, structuring, and executing complex transactions. You bring deep credit, risk, and financial analysis expertise, coupled with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is commercially astute, solutions‑driven, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. You demonstrate strong leadership through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous development, and you are committed to ethical conduct, transformation, and delivering sustainable business value.
Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
- Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
Preferred Qualification
- A Chartered Accountant (SA) or Chartered Financial Analyst qualification, or a Master’s degree in Commerce, Science, Law, or another relevant discipline.
Minimum Experience Level
- 8-12 years relevant sector/ industry experience
Technical / Professional Knowledge
- Budgeting
- Communication Strategies
- Consumer behaviour
- Diversity management
- Employee training/development
- Operations planning
- Organisational systems
- Principles of project management
- Strategic planning
- Business writing skills
Behavioural Competencies
- Building Partnerships
- Broadening Business Value
- Guiding Sales Opportunities
- High-Impact Communication
- Aligning and Executing Sales Strategy
- Building the Sales Team

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566