Transactor: Corporate Finance

FirstRand Bank India; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FirstRand Bank India seeks an accomplished Corporate Finance leader to drive origination, execution and strategic client engagement across priority sectors and geographies. The role carries accountability for revenue generation, complex deals and franchise development, positioning RMB as a leading trusted advisor.

You will lead teams on high-profile transactions, sponsor CFD talent, and shape regional origination with Africa collaborators.

Qualifikationen

• CA(SA) or CFA with 8-10 years in corporate finance.
• Proven ability to lead complex transactions and teams.
• Strong client-facing and strategic advisory skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead corporate finance origination, execution and engagement across sectors and geographies.
• Originating new transactions and expanding RMB's client base.
• Oversee end-to-end deal execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Develop sector/product strategy and contribute to thought leadership.
• Sponsor and mentor CFD talent and drive regional collaboration.

Kenntnisse

Corporate Finance

Client engagement

Leadership

Ausbildung

CA (SA)

CFA

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

To lead corporate finance origination, transaction execution and strategic client engagement across priority sectors, products and geographies. The role carries accountability for revenue generation, complex execution, people sponsorship and long-term franchise development, positioning RMB as a leading trusted advisor.

Client Coverage & Origination

• Own and lead strategic client relationships, engaging regularly on strategic discussions with executive management and boards.
• Originate new transactions and proactively expand RMB’s client base across priority sectors, products and/or geographies.
• Identify, develop and execute large-scale and strategically important (“Elephant”) deal opportunities.
• Set and drive client coverage strategies in collaboration with sector and product leadership.

Revenue, Pipeline & Alpha Generation

• Deliver gross fee income targets through origination and execution leadership.
• Build and manage a robust multi-year transaction pipeline.
• Identify and pursue alpha opportunities beyond traditional fee-based transactions, including innovative structuring and value participation.

Complex Execution & Strategic Problem Solving

• Lead complex, high-profile transactions end-to-end with minimal team lead oversight.
• Act as the primary problem-solver across execution challenges, stakeholder alignment and deal structuring.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, commercially relevant advice throughout all stages of transactions, reinforcing RMB’s reputation as a centre of excellence in client delivery and execution.

Sector, Product & Thought Leadership

• Shape sector or product strategy, coverage priorities and origination themes.
• Lead internal capability-building initiatives including training sessions, workshops and deal reviews.
• Contribute to internal and external thought leadership, marketing initiatives and franchise visibility.

People Sponsorship & Franchise Building

• Actively sponsor and develop identified CFD talent, providing career guidance, exposure and coaching.
• Lead and develop teams of junior and mid-tier transactors across live transactions.
• Contribute to recruitment, succession planning and talent diversity initiatives.
• Contribute to regional origination and execution efforts (including Broader Africa), and support CFD’s international relevance by fostering collaborative and strategic partnerships with regional CFD teams and Clairfield partners.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You:

• Are ideally CA (SA) or CFA with at least 8-10 years of Corporate Finance experience
• Strong work ethic with a self-starter attitude and a keenness to take ownership of the role’s opportunities and personal development
• Resilience and an openness to receiving and sharing feedback,

You Will Have Access To:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you’re driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you’re brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

11/11/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.