Associate Principal: Energy and Metals

**Job Purpose**

To identify, implement, structure, develop and execute profitable Trade and Structured Trade Finance solutions for the Energy & Metals, Global Commodity Finance team, in line with Nedbank business strategy.

**Responsibilities**:

- Achieve financial results set by management by assisting principals in securing mandates which contribute to improved client service.
- Assist principals in the structuring of deals and advising of clients on funding options by originating, arranging, implementing and refinancing of Trade and Structured Trade Finance transactions for clients cost effectively, on time and within risk parameters.
- Maintain market share of Trade and Structured Trade Finance deals being accepted and implemented through client pitches.
- Compile credit papers for presentation to Credit Committee for new and existing deals and assisting LMO, Finance and other stakeholders on the implementation of deals.
- Assist with the cross-selling of 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 with 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 delivering the required output to clients.
- 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.
- 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**
- CA(SA), CFA
- 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
- **_Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566_