Deal Maker (Soft Commodity / Agricultural Commodity Finance)

Deal Maker (Soft Commodity / Agricultural Commodity Finance)

Location: Randburg

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: 8 Days Ago

End Date to Apply: April 19, (6 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R

Job Description: To generate revenue by structuring deals, raising and utilisation of funds, complex purchases and sales which may include securities, bonds, and foreign exchange.

Hello Future Deal Maker (Soft Commodity / Agricultural Commodity Finance) Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables.

As part of our team in FNB Commercial Structured Finance Solutions, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious.

Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure client frontline engagement to drive sales of Trade and Working Capital solutions by acquiring, executing, retaining and expanding business to achieve sales targets through the execution of a defined origination and sales plan, originating and structuring deals.
2. Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across the FirstRand Group.
3. Prevent wastage, and on an ongoing basis identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
4. Deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards.
5. Build and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue, listen, advise, influence and negotiate to achieve win-win outcomes.
6. Analyse and interpret Financial Statements to determine deal structures and present specialist credit reports and term sheets.
7. Consider risks related to the deals and obtain credit approval from relevant forums.
8. Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress, manage expectations to ensure stakeholders' requirements are delivered.
9. Provide input into legal documentation and ensure that all processes are completed leading up to the closure of the deal.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Have a minimum of a BCom degree (business related).
2. Have 5 years' credit experience with a thorough knowledge of Trade instruments, and must be able to use these trade instruments to structure a trade deal for the client / bank.
3. Have good presentation skills as the successful candidate is expected to present suitable structures to a client and bank (including credit).
4. Have sound knowledge of financial analysis and the application thereof in deal structuring.
5. Are skilled at negotiating and closing structured trade deals, often focusing on identifying opportunities, building relationships, and crafting winning strategies to achieve favorable terms for both the client and the bank.
6. Have agricultural experience (advantageous) – This role focuses on agricultural commodity finance.

You will have access to:

1. Opportunities to network and collaborate.
2. A challenging working environment.
3. Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are:

1. Adaptable and curious.
2. Able to interpret financial statements.
3. Thrive in a collaborative environment.

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step.

We look forward to engaging with you!

Job Details: Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 19 / 04 / 25

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