Senior Associate: Specialised Finance

Job Requisition Details

REQ#142538

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Closing Date: 07 November 2025

Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu

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Leadership Pipeline

FAIS Affected

Job Purpose

Job Responsibilities

• Achieve financial results set by management by assisting principals in securing mandates which contribute to improved client service.
• Assist in the structuring of deals and advising of clients on funding options by originating; arranging; implementing and refinancing of Structured Finance transactions for clients cost effectively; on time and within risk parameters.
• Maintain market share of Structured Finance deals being accepted and implemented through client pitches.
• Assist in the structuring; origination; implementation; and monitoring of deals; taking corrective action when required; by assisting in compiling and pitching presentations to prospective clients; compiling credit papers for presentation to Credit Committee for new and existing deals and assisting Transaction Management; Finance and other stakeholders on the implementation of deals.
• Cross-sell other products offered by Nedbank by keeping abreast of Nedbank's offerings in terms of quality; cost; business expectations and compliance.Support effective execution of transactions; complying with risk standards; monitoring and taking corrective action when required by modelling; researching; analysing investment proposals and executing legal agreements.Improve deal origination by providing multidisciplinary solutions; identifying and resolving work problems and deliverying the required output to clients; and refining and enhancing coverage.
• Ensure deals are implemented appropriately; and adhere to policies; procedures and regulatory requirements by developing; maintaining; and running risk and pricing models.
• Build and maintain sound professional relationships by understanding client needs and consistently meeting their needs.
• Develop collaborative client and internal relationships by providing high quality advice; execution; and delivery on new and existing transactions meeting business needs.
• Meet and exceed client needs constantly by maintaining open channels of communication with internal stakeholders and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.. Green Strategy).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• 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.Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
• 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. (This was deleted but I think it is appropriate to be included).

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

• Honours Degree in Finance, Economics, Investment Management, or a related field
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation or progress toward it
• CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant (South Africa)
• LLB – Bachelor of Laws (especially useful for deal structuring and legal agreements)
• MBA – Master of Business Administration (with a focus on finance or strategy)

Minimum Experience Level

6–8 years of experience in:

• Investment Banking
• Structured Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Debt Capital Markets
• Project Finance

Proven track record in:

• Origination and execution of structured finance transactions
• Client engagement and deal pitching
• Financial modelling and risk analysis
• Drafting and reviewing credit papers
• Navigating regulatory frameworks and compliance

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies