Associate Principal: Power & Renewables Finance

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African financial institution is seeking a skilled professional to assist in executing complex transactions related to lending focused on energy projects. The ideal candidate will manage credit papers, develop stakeholder relationships, and ensure high-quality documentation. Requires a Matric certificate, relevant experience in the sector, and preferably a degree in Electrical or Renewable Energy Engineering. This role is based in Johannesburg and offers a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant sector experience required.
• Understanding of electrical systems or renewable energy solutions is essential.
• Advanced Diplomas or National 1st Degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of credit papers and presentations.
• Lead due diligence processes with internal teams and external advisors.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships through networking and communication.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Building Partnerships

Customer Focus

Initiating Action

Work Standards

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Degree in Electrical Engineering / Renewable Energy Engineering or CA, CFA

Job description

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

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), with a focus on energy projects requiring technical understanding of electrical systems or renewable energy solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of credit papers (applications, memos, updates, reviews).
• Presenting to credit and pricing committees.
• Assist in identifying new investment opportunities and pitching to clients.
• Lead due diligence process by co-ordinating internal teams and working closely with external advisors.
• Assist with the review of legal documents to ensure robust contracts and deal documentation and the incorporation of all commercial terms in the legal documents.
• Support the building and maintaining of external stakeholder relationships by networking, attending conferences, maintaining regular contact and ongoing communication, and site visits.
• 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, negotiating, 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.
• Being a sector expert by keeping up with market trends and attending webinars and conferences as required.
• Enable skilling and sharing knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
• 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

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

Preferred Qualification

• Degree in Electrical Engineering / Renewable Energy Engineering or a Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Minimum Experience Level

• 6+ 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
• Building Partnerships
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Nedbank Ltd Reg No 1951/000009/06. Authorised financial services and registered credit provider (NCRCP16).