Associate: Oil & Gas Finance (UK)

Job Purpose

Execute upstream oil & gas and Liquified Natural Gas (“LNG”) transactions in line with Nedbank’s Energy Policy; Primary focus on structured debt financing solutions for clients operating in Africa and Europe, including but not limited to, Reserve-Based Lending (“RBL”) and Pre-Export Finance (“PXF”) facilities.

Job Responsibilities

Assist senior members of the OGF team in managing the existing OGF portfolio of oil & gas debt facilities including conducting regular reviews, attending client meetings, executing waiver and new client requests.
Assist senior members of the OGF team with growing Nedbank’s oil & gas franchise in order to meet budget & revenue targets.

Transaction Support

• To assist in the full transaction life-cycle including transaction assessment, financial modelling and analysis, credit paper preparation and negotiation of financing documentation

Originate and manage relationships

• Building & maintaining existing and new client relationships, and building the Nedbank’s Oil & Gas franchise, primarily in support senior members of the team.

Research

• Research and preparation of material for client and internal meetings

Governance and Controls

• Adherence to agreed business processes, risk management and regulatory requirements and legal best practice, including client onboarding processes.

Marketing and Reporting

• Assist with marketing material and business reporting as required.

Sustainable Revenue Generation

• Meeting budget and revenue targets.

First Line of Defence 

• Act as a first line of defence for compliance, conduct and financial crime risks

Preferred Qualification

• Relevant Honours, CA(SA), CFA

Minimum Experience Level

• Financial modelling knowledge.
• Strong knowledge and skills in using Excel, PowerPoint and Word and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Deal execution experience including credit paper preparation and other internal bank requirements.
• Relevant Oil & Gas finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of Oil & Gas industry and companies.
• Transaction experience of debt finance structuring in the Oil and Gas or similar sector.
• Existing network across the Oil & Gas industry including oil companies, other banks and advisors.
• Language skills in relevant African and European jurisdictions.
• Experience with and knowledge of the Energy Transition and alternative energy financing.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

Successful candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK