Head: Investments

Job Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 147600

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Closing Date: 16 September 2026

Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu

Job Family

Business and Commercial Banking

Career Stream

Project, Process and Product

Leadership Pipeline

FAIS Affected

Job Purpose

Lead the strategy, growth, innovation and commercial performance of the Business Banking Investment portfolio across SME, Mid-Corporate and Commercial Banking segments. Accountable for creating market-leading investment propositions that help clients optimize liquidity, preserve capital and grow wealth while strengthening Nedbank's position as the primary financial partner for businesses.

The role is responsible for driving investment growth through deep integration with transactional banking, digital channels and client advisory capabilities, ensuring business clients can seamlessly move from operating accounts into investment solutions that meet their liquidity, yield and cash management needs. Aligned to the BCB strategy, the role will transform investments from a standalone product offering into an integral component of the client's treasury, liquidity and wealth management ecosystem.

Job Responsibilities

• Investment Portfolio Strategy and Leadership


• Deposits, Liquidity and Balance Growth


• Digital Investments and Client Experience


• Commercial Performance and Market Leadership


• Attract and retain clients, increase revenue and returns.


• Drive the achievement of financial targets.


• Manage department budget to achieve budgeted targets.


• Develop business cases that align with strategy.


• Ensure competitiveness by monitoring market trends and activities and providing strategic inputs for solutions to meet client expectations.


• Drive profitable client acquisition and retention.


• Ensure product effectiveness in meeting client needs and manage the risk in product development.


• Resolve queries from internal and external clients.


• Support the business and ensure that product delivery meets expectations.


• Lead the department by driving excellence and building trust.


• Lead product development and enhancements.


• Ensure transformational target are met.


• Contribute to team effectiveness by participating in the recruitment and selection of senior staff.


• Contribute to a culture of transformation.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Investment Management, Economics, Commerce, Business Management, or a related discipline.


• MBA or Master's degree will be advantageous.

Minimum Experience Level

• 7-10 years' relevant banking or financial services experience, including significant exposure to investment products, treasury and liquidity management, product leadership, and commercial strategy, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior management role leading teams and driving business growth.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies