Job Purpose
To act as Country Head of Nedbank Limited’s (Nedbank) Kenya Representative Office (KRO) and represent Nedbank in East Africa in all respects.
To strategically position Nedbank in the East African market by promoting its services through a marketing and liaison role, provide Nedbank with information regarding the market and economic developments in East Africa, to provide information and advice regarding the East African market to clients and other local parties which intend to develop activities in countries in which Nedbank operates.
To originate deals using personal regional and country networks and leveraging the existing Ecobank networks and existing clients.
To manage and monitor Nedbank’s investments and exposures in the East African market.
To manage the KRO to ensure that operational, legal and regulatory commitments and obligations of the KRO are met.
This role will be based in Kenya
Job Responsibilities
Execute those aspects of the 3-year business plans as approved by CIB Exco in a manner that is consistent with local regulation and conforms with Nedbank policies and procedures.
Pro-actively monitor and analyse sector news and developments that are pertinent to selected clients. Look for opportunities, gaps and ideas to source business leads and solutions to generate deal flow.
Build long term professional and collaborative relationships with clients.
Promote the Nedbank brand on the ground.
Originate deals in East Africa on behalf of Nedbank CIB. Evaluate, filter and where applicable, refer lead to the appropriate Nedbank CIB product team for further assessment and execution.
Forge close dealings with Nedbank CIB particularly across the various product and transactional teams.
Understand Nedbank CIB’s risk policy and appetite, internal procedures, product and information requirements in order to field/vet transactions and to enhance the quality of transactions referred to the product areas.
Interface with CIB Offshore Operations to maintain effective internal controls, risk management and governance environment and key policies and procedures for conducting business activities; and manage the day-to-day business and affairs of the KRO subject to Nedbank Group board approved policies and authority levels.
Essential Qualification
Honours Degree
Preferred Qualification
CA/MBA/CFA
Minimum Experience Level
10 – 15 years investment banking experience, with a demonstrated track record of originating deals
Experience working in the East Africa market and a strong existing network particularly in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, local know-how in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia and Rwanda
Experience with business operations and oversight of internal controls beneficial
Technical & Professional Knowledge
Business Acumen
Business Writing Skills
Communication Strategies
Credit Risk Management Processes
Financial Accounting Principles
Governance, Risk & Controls
Industry Trends
Regional Regulatory Knowledge
Relevant Software and Systems Knowledge
Sector Knowledge and Specialisation
Stakeholder Management
Behavioural Competencies
Business Savvy
Cultivating Networks and Partnerships
Customer Focus
Driving for Results
Inspiring Excellence
Operational Decision Making
Strategic Influence
Apply via :
jobs.nedbank.co.za
