Head: Debt Capital Markets

NedBank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank seeks a leader for the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) unit in Johannesburg. This role involves managing the unit's performance, fostering client relationships, and compliance with regulations while mentoring the team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Fixed Income Markets and strong leadership skills, ensuring the DCM unit's reputation and success in the market.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in Fixed Income Markets, min 5 years in Debt Capital Markets.
• Strong track record of originating debt opportunities in Investment Banking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DCM business unit, meeting financial and non-financial targets.
• Build and maintain client/issuer relationships through networking and thought leadership.
• Mentor and develop the DCM team, ensuring alignment with Nedbank's values.

Skills

Client service management

Strategic planning

Financial Accounting Principles

Governance, Risk and Controls

Education

Master’s Degree

Relevant master’s degree (Commerce, Legal or Science)

Job description

Job Purpose

• Lead the Debt Capital Markets (“DCM”) business unit which is responsible for the origination and execution of both ZAR bonds and Eurobonds for Nedbank and the NCIB client base.
• Foster collaboration with bond syndicate, lending teams across Investment Banking and Property Finance, Sustainable Finance Solutions, Markets and Coverage in arranging and/or participating in primary market bond transactions.
• Develop deal pipeline and drive strategic initiatives aimed at furthering NCIB’s presence and profile in the local and international debt capital markets.

Job Responsibilities

Business Leadership

• Manage the overall performance of the DCM business unit, meeting financial and non-financial targets including achieving market leading positioning in relevant DCM league tables.

• Further develop the profile and reputation of the DCM franchise by leading landmark transactions, providing excellent client service, and receiving market recognition.

• Improve business processes, models, and systems relevant to the Debt Capital Markets.

• Provide thought leadership and market intelligence to internal and external stakeholders, including market trends, insights and competitor activity.

Client Engagement

• Build new and maintain existing client/issuer relationships through pitching, networking/conferencing and thought leadership.

• Deliver market leading DCM solutions to the NCIB client base.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Implement and maintain suitable governance policies and controls appropriate to the DCM product.

Team Development

• Mentor, train and develop the DCM team.

• Embed Nedbank values by ensuring direct reports understand and support Nedbank's vision, values and strategy and are measured on delivery against these metrics.

• Manage performance of direct reports by implementing and reviewing performance agreements and providing regular feedback on performance.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Master’s Degree

Preferred Qualification

• Relevant master’s degree (Commerce, Legal or Science).
• Professional qualifications - Chartered Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst.

Minimum Experience Level

• 10 years’ experience in Fixed Income Markets (min 5 years in Debt Capital Markets)
• Strong track record of originating debt opportunities in an Investment Banking environment.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Budgeting
• Business administration and management
• Capacity planning
• Client service management
• Diversity management
• Employee training/development
• Financial Accounting Principles
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Strategic planning

Behavioural Competencies

• Coaching
• Cultivating Networks and Partnerships
• Customer Focus
• Entrepreneurship
• Operational Decision Making
• Initiating Action

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