Associate Principal: Energy Finance - Johannesburg, South Africa - Nedbank

    Nedbank background
    Description

    Job Purpose


    To assist in executing and implementing complex transactions with targeted clients of the bank related to lending and other structured transactions (non-vanilla lending).

    Job Responsibilities

    • Assist in the preparation of credit papers (EOIs, applications, memos, updates, reviews) by conducting historical financial analysis, financial modelling & debt scoping with related commentary, Industry & competitor analysis and sanctions screening.
    • Assist with the review of legal documents by cross referencing approved terms sheets to draft legal agreements and ensure incorporation of all other commercial terms in the legal documents.
    • Support the building and maintaining of external stakeholder relationships by setting up meetings on behalf of associates & principals, drafting list of requirements from clients and taking notes in relevant forums.
    • Build and maintain internal stakeholder relationships by liaising and collaborating with relevant stakeholders and facilitating the sign off of relevant transactions.
    • Ensure completion of high quality credit papers within specified timelines by planning, scheduling, researching & gathering information, managing own time, reviewing own work and preparing in advance.
    • Support effective execution of transactions by applying your skills, modelling, researching and analysing investment proposals.
    • Meet performance targets by executing transactions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan.
    • 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.

    Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

    • Professional Qualifications/Honour's Degree

    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)

    Essential Certifications

    • CA(SA), CFA

    Minimum Experience Level


    6 - 8 years relevant experience.

    Relevant lending experience and a demonstrated track record of originating, structuring and executing transactions within the organisation.

    Deep knowledge and experience of funding in the South African market and/or Rest of Africa , including relevant tax knowledge and experience; and a developed network in those markets as well as a proven ability to execute on transactions. Appropriate knowledge of debt and/or lending principles and execution as relevant to corporate and investment banking.

    Technical / Professional Knowledge

    • Relevant product knowledge
    • Relevant tax and legal knowledge
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Data modelling tool
    • Business writing skills
    • Client Service Management
    • Microsoft Powerpoint
    • Financial Accounting Principles
    • Business Acumen
    • Principles of project management
    • Develop training material
    • Business administration and management
    • Risk management processes and Frameworks

    Behavioural Competencies

    • Execution
    • Planning and Organizing
    • Building Partnerships
    • Building Customer Loyalty
    • Influencing
    • Decision Making
    • Coaching

    Employment Equity Statement


    Preference will be given to individuals from underrepresented groups.

    Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at