Chief Officer jobs in South Africa

Pay Competitive

Location: Johannesburg/Gauteng

Employment type: Full-Time

• Req#: 127063

Investment Banking

To structure and co-ordinate sustainable finance solutions in order to maximise sustainable revenue streams through the pursuit of profitable and innovative sustainable finance solutions and transactions.

• Build sound client relationships (existing and new clients) by clear communication; regular meetings and setting clear objectives and timelines.
• Support Headline earnings and NIR revenue through the origination and/or assessment of sustainable finance transactions in collaboration with coverage, debt finance teams and/or specialised distribution teams.
• Devise, structure and advise on sustainable finance solutions in line with strategy and which are appropriate for client context and can assist in driving positive commercial impacts, positive client experiences and brand value for Nedbank.
• Assist in sustainability positioning, compiling of sustainability information memoranda and ESG lender/investor presentations under market processes.
• Evaluate deal progress in line with set objectives and timelines by scheduling and leading progress meetings; following up on deliverables; scheduling review meetings with client and reviewing own work before submitting to relevant stakeholders, and assist in deal implementation across various aspects of the transaction.
• Lead transaction to close by completing deal assessments; running various pricing scenarios; structuring the transaction; negotiating legal documents; support the preparing of applications and executing on compliance and forming part of deal team presenting to deal origination committee and credit committees.
• Preparing and presenting to Climate and Sustainability Committee where necessary.
• Manage internal stakeholder relationships by collaboration across all clusters; clear communication; agreeing on objectives and timelines 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.).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• Adapt to changes in relevant legislation and industry trends by attending relevant training sessions or informal meetings with relevant divisions.
• Resolve work obstacles by lobbying and one on one engagements with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and build existing and on-board market share by applying your professional skills.
• 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.

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

• Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Master’s degree in sciences or Legal, Business Science (Finance, Economics), ESG certification (not required)

• 6-8 years relevant experience in dealmaking in Investment Banking
• Sustainable Finance Experience (12 months or more)

• Business Acumen
• Industry Trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Risk Management process and Frameworks
• Research methodology
• Decision-making process

• Building Partnerships
• Collaborating
• Customer Focus
• Structuring and Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Sales Disposition
• Sales Negotiation
• Advancing Sales Discussions
• High Impact Communication
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Preference will be given to individuals from underrepresented groups.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

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