Associate Principal: Principal Finance

**Job Purpose**
- To implement Specialised Finance lending transactions across the continent in order to maximise sustainable revenue streams through the pursuit of profitable and innovative specialised debt financing transactions.

**Responsibilities**:

- Build sound client relationships (existing and new clients) by clear communication; regular meetings and setting clear objectives and time lines.Manage internal stakeholder relationships by collaboration across all clusters; clear communication; agreeing on objectives and time lines and requesting stakeholder input in decision making.
- Build professional relationships by networking. 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.
- Evaluate deal progress in line with set objectives and time lines by scheduling and leading progress meetings; following up on deliverables; scheduling review meetings with client and reviewing own work before submitting to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure timeous submission of credit reviews by effectively planning (setting deliverables; expectations and time lines); early engagement and following up stakeholders on deliverables; delegating and reviewing associates work and assisting in deal implementation across various aspects of the transaction.
- Monitor and assess credit exposure for any increase in risk by assessing exposures for appropriateness taking into consideration the client business performance and market conditions.
- Adapt to changes in all relevant legislation and industry trends by attending relevant training sessions or informal meeting with relevant divisions.
- Ensure appropriate allocation of revenue streams by submitting proposals to finance including a motivation for the recommended classification of the revenue.
- Resolve work obstacles by lobbying and one on one engagements with relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain required balance between South Africa and Africa revenue streams by putting more effort and focus on the African deal.
- 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 time frame.
- Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
- Contribute to 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.
- Essential Qualifications - NQF Level- Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
- Preferred Qualification- Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA),Master Degree in Sciences or Legal.- Essential Certifications- Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (Not essential)
- Minimum Experience Level- 6-8 years relevant sector experience**Technical / Professional Knowledge**
- Microsoft Office
- Nedbank culture and values
- Nedbank policies and procedures
- Nedbank vision and strategy
- Principles of financial management
- Principles of project management
- Relevant regulatory knowledge
- Relevant software and systems knowledge
- Research methodology
- Decision-making process
- Behavioural Competencies- Building Partnerships
- Collaborating
- Customer Focus
- 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_