Posted:Wed at 11:26 AM
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
Nedbank Group Limited is a bank holding company that operates as one of the four largest banking groups in South Africa. The company's shares have been listed on the JSE Limited since 1969. The group offers a wide range of wholesale and retail banking services through four main business clusters, namely Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, Nedbank Retail and Business Banking and Nedbank Wealth. Nedbank Group focuses on southern Africa, with the group positioned to be a bank for all - both from a retail and wholesale banking perspective. The principal services offered by the group comprise business, corporate and retail banking, property finance, investment banking, private banking, foreign exchange and securities trading. Nedbank Group also generates income from private equity, credit card issuing and processing services, custodial services, unit trust administration, asset management services and bancassurance.
Job Description
Purpose
We’re looking to hire a Principal to be based at our regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and to head the corporate finance business in East Africa. The position will report into the Head Corporate Finance Africa, based in Johannesburg, South Africa and the purpose is to help scale Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (NCIB) corporate finance business in East Africa, drive strategic initiatives, and execute high-value transactions in East Africa.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact transactions, collaborate with top-tier clients, and gain exposure to strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities
- In collaboration with other senior team members to build client relationships, originate and execute deal opportunities.
- Lead and support on the execution of M&A transactions, including client management, valuations, financial modelling, and deal structuring.
- Conduct in-depth industry research and market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and strategic targets.
- Prepare and present client presentations, investment memorandums, and board-level materials.
- Perform due diligence on potential targets, analyzing financial, operational, and strategic aspects of the business.
- Assist in drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including term sheets and sale agreements.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, advisors, and other stakeholders involved in the transaction process.
- Cross-sell other NCIB products to clients in conjunction with the relevant Client Service Teams (CSTs).
- Support the business objectives of the Kenya Representative Office (KRO) in driving the East Africa Growth strategy.
Essential Qualifications
- Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree
Preferred Qualification
- Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst
Minimum Experience Level
- 8-12 years experience in Corporate Finance
Technical / Professional Knowledge
- 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
- Business Acumen
- Understanding Corporate Regulations
Behavioural Competencies
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Communication
- Collaborating
- Work Standards
- Becoming a Business Advisor
- Advancing Sales Discussions
- Sales Negotiation
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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