Associate Principal: Specialised Finance

Job Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 145920

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Closing Date: 5 October 2026

Talent Acquisition: Monde Ndzishe

Job Family

Career Stream

BCB Specialised Finance

Leadership Pipeline

Job Purpose

Why Join Our Team

Job Responsibilities

• Achieve financial results set by management by assisting principals in securing mandates which contribute to improved client service.


• Assist in the structuring of deals and advising of clients on funding options by originating; arranging; implementing and refinancing of Structured Finance transactions for clients cost effectively; on time and within risk parameters.


• Maintain market share of Structured Finance deals being accepted and implemented through client pitches.


• Assist in the structuring; origination; implementation; and monitoring of deals; taking corrective action when required; by assisting in compiling and pitching presentations to prospective clients; compiling credit papers for presentation to Credit Committee for new and existing deals and assisting Transaction Management; Finance and other stakeholders on the implementation of deals.


• Cross-sell other products offered by Nedbank by keeping abreast of Nedbank's offerings in terms of quality; cost; business expectations and compliance.Support effective execution of transactions; complying with risk standards; monitoring and taking corrective action when required by modelling; researching; analysing investment proposals and executing legal agreements.Improve deal origination by providing multidisciplinary solutions; identifying and resolving work problems and deliverying the required output to clients; and refining and enhancing coverage.


• Ensure deals are implemented appropriately; and adhere to policies; procedures and regulatory requirements by developing; maintaining; and running risk and pricing models.


• Build and maintain sound professional relationships by understanding client needs and consistently meeting their needs.


• Develop collaborative client and internal relationships by providing high quality advice; execution; and delivery on new and existing transactions meeting business needs.


• Meet and exceed client needs constantly by maintaining open channels of communication with internal stakeholders and ensuring smooth workflow.


• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).


• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.. Green Strategy).


• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.


• 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.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.


• Share 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. (This was deleted but I think it is appropriate to be included).

Our Ideal Candidate

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Essential Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) or Chartered Financial Analyst qualification, or a Master’s degree in Commerce, Science, Law, or another relevant discipline.

Minimum Experience Level

6-8 years experience in a relevant industry or investment banking

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies