Principal: Energy Finance

Location Cape Town Job Family Investment Banking**Job Purpose** * To be a specialist team member providing strong financial skills in transacting support and advise in the CIB Investment banking Energy Projects. * To manage deal team and support the Heads of the team. * To develop and maintain strong client relationships and networks in the Energy Sector. * To originate transactions in the Energy Sector. **Job Responsibilities** * Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders by networking; fostering collaboration; regular communication and complying with the governance and controls. * Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships by networking / conferencing; maintaining regular contact; ongoing communication; site visits and pitching ideas. * Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc). * Research and make recommendations for corporate citizenship initiatives in area of influence * Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.. Green Strategy). * Seek opportunities to improve business processes; models and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank. * Ensure compliance by sanctions checking and adhering to (FICA; Internal and Environmental) regulations; policies and procedures. * Execute credit approval process by rating; pricing; analysing; application; constructive communication and consultation. * Manage deal implementation by structuring; negotiating and attending to legal matters and Conditions precedent (CP). * Ensure ongoing risk management by reviewing risk annually; assessing performance; undertakings; client visits and engaging with Transaction and Credit. * Improve performance of team by providing on the job training; knowledge sharing and identifying suitable formal and informal training. * Get involved in non\-deal specific projects by providing expert advice and training; testing and implementing. * Originate transactions by scanning the market; marketing and pitching ideas and networking. * Execute transactions by structuring; analysing; negotiating; managing and pitching the deal. * Manage costs and contribute to Business Unit cost efficiency by operating within the allocated budget. * 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. * Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers. * Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames. * Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing 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. Essential Qualifications \- NQF Level * Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification * Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, Masters Degree in Commerce, Sciences, Legal or other relevant field Preferred Certifications * Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, Masters Degree in Commerce, Sciences, Legal or other relevant field Minimum Experience Level * 8\-12 years relevant sector / industry experience * Relevant experience in structuring and implementing Project Finance with specific experience in renewable energy projects * Relationships with infrastructure focussed investors and DFI’s * Experience with South African and African renewable energy sector * Good understanding of standard banking practices in the London banking market. * Relevant qualification at degree level **Technical / Professional Knowledge** * Banking procedures * Business Acumen * 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 Behavioural Competencies * Customer Focus * Work Standards * Building partnerships * Advancing Sales Discussions * High\-Impact Communication * Managing Work * Sales Disposition * Sales Negotiation **Employment Equity Statement** Preference will be given to individuals from underrepresented groups. \- ***Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at \+27 860 555 566***