Associate Principal: Corporate Finance

Job Family- Investment Banking

**Job Purpose**
- To actively contribute to Corporate Finance (CF) transaction development; mandate implementation and client relationship building to generate sustainable revenue streams for Corporate Finance and NedCap.

**Responsibilities**:

- Build trust and strong relationships both internally and externally through delivery of good quality work outputs and strong communication skills.
- Ensure provision of timeous resolutions for internal and external stakeholders by addressing specific transaction related queries.
- Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
- Maintain existing client relationships by respecting and assisting in enhancing the relationship.
- 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.
- Ensure appropriate involvement and contribution to credit assessments by providing input into the presentation to credit committee.
- Contribute towards the successful implementation of funding structures solutions by being an active team member.
- Contribute towards the successful implementation of pricing solutions by being an active team member.
- Ensure accuracy and validity of client information by interrogating assumptions and commerciality of information provided.Participate and assist in managing the deal project streams undertaken by relationship management; credit and admin teams.Maintain competency through keeping up to date with industry trends and legislation.Ensure effective time management by managing turnaround times.Maintain effective oral and written communication.
- Focus on innovative client solutions and problem solving by showing initiative; creative thinking and drawing from previous experience.
- Assist in ensuring effective deal management by being a pro-active team member.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes through developing an understanding of internal procedures.
- Ensure personal time management and assist in ensuring effective deal/project management.
- Ensure that all admin related responsibilities are timeously addressed.
- Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit policies.
- 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.
- Essential Qualifications - NQF Level- Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree
- Preferred Qualification- Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, MBA, Masters in Finance, JSE Approved Executive- Essential Certifications- Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, JSE Approved Executive, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
- Minimum Experience Level- 4-5 years relevant industry / sector experience

**Technical / Professional Knowledge**
- Governance, Risk and Controls
- Industry trends
- Microsoft Office
- Principles of financial management
- Principles of project management
- Relevant regulatory knowledge
- Relevant software and systems knowledge
- Research methodology
- Decision-making process
- Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
- Behavioural Competencies- Adaptability
- Coaching
- Communication
- Initiating Action
- Work Standards
- Managing Work
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

**Employment Equity Statement**
- Preference will be given to individuals from underrepresented groups.- **_Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566_