Principal: Sustainable Finance Solutions

5 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Nedbank Full time

Job Family- Investment Banking

**Job Purpose**
- To devise, originate and implement sustainable finance solutions and funding transactions in order to maximise sustainable growth for both Nedbank and our clients. Clients include Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking client universe to be serviced with a sustainable finance product set covering bilateral and/or syndicated debt funding across multiple sectors.**Responsibilities**:

- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships by formal and informal engagements (meetings; phone calls).
- Build and maintain working relationships by attending team and relevant forum meetings and through collaboration.
- Originate new transactions for the bank by regular interaction through collaboration with key stakeholders, via referrals and networking.
- Devise and position relevant and commercial sustainable finance ideas/ solutions with clients that can support the origination activities of the wider franchise and support our clients on their sustainability journeys.
- Collaborate with the respective teams internally to develop and embed sustainable finance offering into client proposition where this makes sense and in accordance with agreed strategy.
- Oversee and manage transactions in a cost-effective manner by conducting cost benefit analysis of various execution strategies.
- Ensure relevant continuous pitching to target clients by identifying the target clients’ needs; develop the appropriate pitch and present to the relevant stakeholders.
- Gain an in depth understanding of clients’ sustainability journeys and provide advice, market insights and appropriate solutions.
- Build sound client and other relevant external relationships by clear communication; regular meetings and setting clear objectives and timelines.
- Develop and advise on ESG structures for positioning in market under syndicated transactions, working in collaboration with specialised distribution team.
- Carry out and ensure the relevant sustainable finance solutions / services are implemented.
- Formulate responses to Requests for Proposals issued by clients.
- Ensure timeous submission of client proposals and internal submissions by effectively planning (setting deliverables; expectations and timelines); early engagement and following up stakeholders on deliverables; delegating and assisting in deal implementation across various aspects of the transaction.
- Ensure compliance by adhering to rules from the regulator; policies and procedures and executing on the mandate.
- Work with junior members of the team.
- Mentor and grow individuals within the Sustainable Finance Solutions Team.
- Adapt to changes in all relevant legislation and industry trends by attending relevant training sessions or informal meetings with relevant divisions.
- Resolve work obstacles and drive solutions by lobbying and one on one engagements with relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare and present to Climate and Sustainability Committee where appropriate / relevant.
- Proactively manage any potential reputational risks through ensuring diligence is applied and through well thought through / considered decisions.
- 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.
- Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
- Essential Qualifications - NQF Level- Bachelor of Business Science (Finance, Economics), Bachelor of Law, Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. ESG Certificate / exposure to sustainability/ESG commercial principles (not required)
- Preferred Qualification- Bachelor of Business Science (Finance, Economics), Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, MBA, Masters in Finance, Law or Engineering Qualification
- Minimum Experience Level- Minimum of 8 + years in Investment Banking environment with dealmaking experience and exposure to either debt financing, debt capital markets, and/or sustainable finance across sectors
- Technical / Professional Knowledge- Industry Trends
- Debt transaction structuring and legal agreements
- Technical / Professional Knowledge
- Governance, Risk and Controls
- Microsoft Office
- Business Writing Skills
- Business Acumen
- Principles of financial management
- Principles of project management
- Relevant regulatory knowledge
- Relevant software and systems knowledge
- Research methodology
- Decision-making process
- Behavioural Competencies- Building Customer Loyalty
- Building Partnerships
- Communication
- Collaborating
- Solution Driven
- Initiating Action
- Work Standards
- Managing Work
- Becoming a Business Advisor
- Advancing Sales Discussions
- Sales Negotiation
- Technical/Professional Knowledge

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