Principal: TMT & Digital Infrastructure Finance

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated professional to maximize sustainable revenue through specialized debt financing transactions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in banking and investor relations, as well as a strong educational background in finance or related fields. You will oversee transactions, manage risks, and foster stakeholder relationships. The position requires a commitment to compliance and personal growth within the finance sector.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years relevant sector/industry experience.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Expertise in structuring and negotiating financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in and support corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing risk management and compliance.

Skills

Banking procedures

Business Acumen

Customer Focus

Work Standards

High-Impact Communication

Managing Work

Education

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Chartered Accountant (SA)

Chartered Financial Analyst

Master’s Degree in Commerce, Sciences, or Legal

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Details

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Date: 16 Sept 2025

Reference: 142068

Job Purpose

To maximize sustainable revenue streams through the origination and implementation of profitable specialised debt financing transactions in various South African and international sectors.

Job Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders by networking; fostering collaboration; regular communication and complying with the governance and controls.
• Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships by networking / conferencing; maintaining regular contact; ongoing communication; site visits and pitching ideas.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys).
• Research and make recommendations for corporate citizenship initiatives in area of influence
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.. Green Strategy).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes; models and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• Ensure compliance by sanctions checking and adhering to (FICA; Internal and Environmental) regulations; policies and procedures.
• Execute credit approval process by rating; pricing; analysing; application; constructive communication and consultation.
• Manage deal implementation by structuring; negotiating and attending to legal matters and Conditions precedent (CP).
• Ensure ongoing risk management by reviewing risk annually; assessing performance; undertakings; client visits and engaging with Transaction and Credit.
• Improve performance of team by providing on the job training; knowledge sharing and identifying suitable formal and informal training.
• Get involved in non-deal specific projects by providing expert advice and training; testing and implementing.
• Originate transactions by scanning the market; marketing and pitching ideas and networking.
• Execute transactions by structuring; analysing; negotiating; managing and pitching the deal.
• Manage costs and contribute to Business Unit cost efficiency by operating within the allocated budget.
• 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.
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.
• Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing 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

Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, master’s Degree in Commerce, Sciences, Legal or other relevant field

Minimum Experience Level

8-12 years relevant sector / industry experience

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Banking procedures
• Business Acumen
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Risk management process and frameworks
• Business writing skills
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Customer Focus
• Work Standards
• Building partnerships
• High-Impact Communication
• Managing Work

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