Job Purpose
- Lead the Debt Capital Markets (“DCM”) business unit which is responsible for the origination and execution of both ZAR bonds and Eurobonds for Nedbank and the NCIB client base.
- Foster collaboration with bond syndicate, lending teams across Investment Banking and Property Finance, Sustainable Finance Solutions, Markets and Coverage in arranging and/or participating in primary market bond transactions.
- Develop deal pipeline and drive strategic initiatives aimed at furthering NCIB’s presence and profile in the local and international debt capital markets.
Job Responsibilities
Business Leadership
- Manage the overall performance of the DCM business unit, meeting financial and non-financial targets including achieving market leading positioning in relevant DCM league tables.
- Further develop the profile and reputation of the DCM franchise by leading landmark transactions, providing excellent client service, and receiving market recognition.
- Improve business processes, models, and systems relevant to the Debt Capital Markets.
- Provide thought leadership and market intelligence to internal and external stakeholders, including market trends, insights and competitor activity.
Client Engagement
- Build new and maintain existing client/issuer relationships through pitching, networking/conferencing and thought leadership.
- Deliver market leading DCM solutions to the NCIB client base.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Implement and maintain suitable governance policies and controls appropriate to the DCM product.
Team Development
- Mentor, train and develop the DCM team.
- Embed Nedbank values by ensuring direct reports understand and support Nedbank's vision, values and strategy and are measured on delivery against these metrics.
- Manage performance of direct reports by implementing and reviewing performance agreements and providing regular feedback on performance.
Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
- Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- Master’s Degree
Preferred Qualification
- Relevant master’s degree (Commerce, Legal or Science).
- Professional qualifications - Chartered Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst.
Minimum Experience Level
- 10 years’ experience in Fixed Income Markets (min 5 years in Debt Capital Markets)
- Strong track record of originating debt opportunities in an Investment Banking environment.
Technical / Professional Knowledge
- Budgeting
- Business administration and management
- Capacity planning
- Client service management
- Diversity management
- Employee training/development
- Financial Accounting Principles
- Governance, Risk and Controls
- Relevant regulatory knowledge
- Strategic planning
Behavioural Competencies
- Coaching
- Cultivating Networks and Partnerships
- Customer Focus
- Entrepreneurship
- Operational Decision Making
- Initiating Action
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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566