Senior Associate: Structured Commodity Finance (London)

nedbank; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Senior Associate in Structured Commodity Finance. The role involves assisting in structuring profitable finance solutions and requires an advanced diploma with at least 3 years of experience in investment banking. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality financial services.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a relevant industry or investment banking.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring and advising clients on financing options.
• Support effective execution of transactions while ensuring compliance.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Business Acumen

Data analysis

Business writing

Communication

Building partnerships

Education

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Honours / CFA / CA(SA) / LLB / MBA

Tools

Relevant software and systems knowledge

Job description

Senior Associate: Structured Commodity Finance (London)

Details

Location: London, GB

Reference: 143108

Job Purpose

To assist with identifying, structuring, developing and executing profitable Trade and Structured Trade Finance solutions for the Structured Commodity Finance team, in line with Nedbank business strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Achieve financial results set by management by assisting principals and associate principals in securing mandates which contribute to improved client service.
• Assist principals and associate 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.
• Assist in maintaining market share of Trade and Structured Trade Finance deals being accepted and implemented through client pitches.
• Assist in the compiling 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.
• Assist in improving 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 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

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

Honours / CFA / CA(SA) / LLB / MBA

Minimum Experience Level

3 years’ experience in a relevant industry or investment banking

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business Acumen
• Business principles
• Business writing
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Principles of financial management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Research methodology
• Relevant product knowledge
• Communication
• Building partnerships
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team for any queries in this regardat + 7738 714 465

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