Senior Dealmaker Cpf

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank seeks a Senior Dealmaker for its Johannesburg office. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of banking experience, with expertise in commercial property finance and strong credit analysis skills. This full-time role requires working closely with various teams to drive financial transactions and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of banking experience.
• Significant exposure to commercial property finance.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Originate and manage commercial property finance transactions.
• Formulate and provide innovative financing solutions.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Understanding of real estate

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or CFA Charter

Honours or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Dealmaker CPF will be appointed in the Gauteng South office based in Sandton. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating and managing commercial property finance transactions across market segments with a focus on Wealth, Premium and High Value. Minimum 6 years' experience in Commercial Property Finance as a dealmaker / banker with strong credit analysis and financial modelling skills essential. Strong networks in property market are essential.

Job Description

The Commercial Property Finance team has the primary responsibility within the Bank for the coverage of real estate clients. The position involves originating, structuring and managing commercial property finance transactions (including owner-occupied property financing) across market segments with a focus on Wealth, Premium and High Value. End-to-end responsibility for transactions from inception to client acceptance and final pay‑away. The role requires a close working relationship with Business Banking & Wealth Coverage, Credit, DocMan and internal legal teams to originate and successfully execute these transactions.

Key Accountabilities

Identify and originate commercial property finance opportunities from real estate clients as well as owner-occupied property financing opportunities across the Business Bank and Wealth client base. Formulate, propose and provide tailored and innovative financing and risk management solutions to clients. Assist the business in growing the Commercial Property franchise through proactive origination and client engagement. At a senior level, establish and maintain sustainable strategic relationships with clients. Proactively anticipate, respond to and seek to exceed the expectations of customers. Establish and maintain good professional relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. Promote (and demonstrate) a culture of cross‑selling, capital efficiency and innovation to deliver superior returns.

Structure commercial property finance solutions.

Drive transactions internally, including taking transactions through DealForum, Credit, and other internal committees. Develop bespoke financial models to enable detailed credit analysis of lending transactions including development costs and property valuation. Manage the execution of transactions from origination to closing, acting as an integral member of the deal team. Assist in the preparation of the Term Sheet and Deal Documentation. Coordinate deal documentation for client signature. Log deals and client plans as appropriate on Salesforce.

Assist with client enquiries and issue resolution.

Keep updated on relevant banking products and market trends, customer insights and needs by regularly engaging with customers to obtain and manage customer feedback. Administer the progress payment process to ensure timely payments and to be aware of progress and quality on site. Provide sector thought leadership to clients and segments serviced.

Maintenance and Risk Management

Ensure that all legal, regulatory and policy processes and procedures are adhered to in all transactions facilitated. Ensure that transactions comply in all respects with Absa's risk and compliance policies and procedures as well as legal and regulatory requirements. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role, including escalation thereof. Drive and assist with annual credit reviews, sourcing the necessary information required. Manage high risk customer accounts together with the Credit, CPF Monitoring and Control teams. Keep abreast of sector developments, legislation and statutory requirements.

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with all CPF internal support areas. Build excellent and pro‑active relationships with the Credit team by seeking their full input into the solutioning process. Effectively communicate developments within areas of activity to all relevant stakeholders. Ensure impeccable and timely service levels.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or CFA Charter or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Honours or equivalent would be preferable.
• Minimum 5-7 years of Banking experience.
• Significant exposure to commercial property finance.

Knowledge & Skills (Maximum of 6)

• Detailed understanding of real estate as an asset class.
• Understanding of credit analysis.
• Understanding of capital structures.
• Financial modeling skills.
• Understanding of accounting and valuation principles.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing competing demands and multiple reporting lines.

Competencies (Maximum of 8)

• Personal & Interpersonal Skills.
• Business Skills.
• Technical Knowledge.
• Organisation and Execution.
• Supportive and cooperative.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams across the Firm.
• Capacity to multi-task across projects/clients, and to own multiple work streams in a congested and fast‑moving working environment.
• Highly organized.
• Effective delegation.

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type

Full‑time.

Job function

Information Technology.

Industries

Banking and Financial Services.

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of

• Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.