Associate: Property Finance

Nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank seeks a professional to assist in executing complex lending and structured transactions for targeted clients. The role involves preparing credit papers, analyzing historical financials, modelling, and debt scoping, while reviewing legal documents and aligning commercial terms.

Strong communication, governance knowledge, and MS Office proficiency are essential. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to drive transaction sign-offs and ensure timely delivery of high-quality

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or National 1st Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in financial services is preferred.
• Knowledge of credit papers and legal document review processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing credit papers (EOIs, applications, memos, updates, reviews) with financial analysis and debt scoping.
• Review legal documents by cross referencing terms sheets and drafting agreements.
• Support external stakeholder relationships by coordinating meetings and capturing requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate transaction sign-off.
• Ensure high-quality credit papers within timelines through planning and research.
• Support execution of transactions by analyzing proposals and market data.
• Meet performance targets by executing transactions with stakeholders.
• Contribute to Nedbank's business strategy and unit plans.
• Identify training and career progression opportunities with management input.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Industry trends

Project management

Communication skills

Stress tolerance

Education

Advanced Diploma/National 1st Degrees

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Minimum Experience Level

3–5 years of relevant sector or industry experience in financial services or another relevant industry.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business principles


• Business terms and definitions


• Business writing


• Data analysis


• Governance, Risk and Controls


• Industry trends


• Microsoft Office


• Principles of project management


• Relevant regulatory knowledge


• Oral and written communication techniques


• Communication


• Stress Tolerance


• Quality Orientation


• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Employment Equity Statement

Preference will be given to individuals from underrespresented groups.

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