Head: Mid Market Private Equity (Investment Banking)

<p><img id="Picture_x0020_1" style="height:255.0px;width:600.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/dd82a348/461743ac-ca78-42fa-8634-a.png"></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Family</H2> </div><div>Investment Banking</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Career Stream</H2> </div><div>Specialised Finance</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Purpose</H2> </div><div><p>Lead the establishment and development of the Mid-Market Private Equity (MMPE) team within Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), responsible for the origination, execution and management of proprietary equity and equity-linked investments. Drive the build-out of a dedicated mid-market private equity capability, leveraging the BCB client base and broader Investment Banking ecosystem, to deliver sustainable risk-adjusted returns and support a full capital stack offering across the Nedbank client franchise.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><p>Business Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Establish and lead the Mid-Market Private Equity platform, ensuring strong financial and non-financial performance outcomes.</li> <li>Define investment strategy, sector focus and pipeline priorities aligned to CIB and BCB  objectives.</li> <li>Build a differentiated mid-market private equity franchise with a focus on proprietary deal flow.</li> <li>Provide thought leadership on mid-market investment trends, valuation dynamics and capital structuring.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Origination &amp; Execution</p> <ul> <li>Operate in close partnership with BCB to originate transactions from the existing and target client base, leveraging relationship depth and market insight.</li> <li>Lead execution across direct equity investments, preference shares, hybrid capital structures and structured equity-linked transactions.</li> <li>Focus on relationship-led, off-market opportunities and early-stage client engagement.</li> <li>Take full accountability for deal outcomes, including structuring, pricing, execution and returns.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Capital Deployment</p> <ul> <li>Deploy equity and hybrid capital directly into transactions.</li> <li>Deploy a combination of equity and equity-like instruments to optimise downside protection, capital efficiency and exit outcomes.</li> <li>Optimise capital usage in line with agreed return thresholds and CIB capital frameworks.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Portfolio Management</p> <ul> <li>Oversee portfolio construction, performance monitoring and exits.</li> <li>Drive value creation initiatives across investments and maintain active shareholder engagement where appropriate.</li> <li>Ensure valuation discipline and performance reporting.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Client Engagement</p> <ul> <li>Build and maintain relationships with mid-market corporates, entrepreneurs, founders, sponsors and advisors.</li> <li>Lead complex client engagements, negotiations and transaction processes.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Governance &amp; Compliance</p> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with CIB Investment Committee, governance and regulatory frameworks.</li> <li>Ensure appropriate BCB participation in Investment Committee processes while maintaining efficient decision-making.</li> <li>Maintain disciplined underwriting standards and risk oversight.</li> <li>Provide senior input into Investment Committee submissions and decisions.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Team Development</p> <ul> <li>Build, lead and scale a high-performing mid market private equity team with strong origination and execution capability.</li> <li>Establish clear performance expectations and accountability aligned to investment outcomes.</li> <li>Drive talent development, succession planning and retention of key skills.</li> <li>Foster a performance-driven, entrepreneurial culture within a disciplined governance environment.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Essential Qualifications</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Relevant Honour's Degree</li> <li>Preferred: CA(SA), CFA, MBA or equivalent</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Minimum Experience Level</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>10–15 years’ experience in private equity or principal investing.</li> <li>Proven track record of originating and executing mid-market transactions.</li> <li>Proven ability to generate proprietary deal flow.</li> <li>Experience building or scaling investment platforms advantageous.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Technical / Professional Knowledge</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Private equity investing and deal execution</li> <li>Proprietary deal origination and pipeline development</li> <li>Financial modelling, valuation and structuring</li> <li>Hybrid and equity-linked instruments</li> <li>Portfolio management and value creation</li> <li>Investment committee processes</li> <li>Governance, risk and regulatory frameworks</li> <li>Client relationship and sponsor engagement</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Behavioural Competencies</H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset</li> <li>Driving execution and results delivery</li> <li>Building networks and originating opportunities</li> <li>Strong ownership and accountability</li> <li>Sound investment judgement</li> <li>Leadership and team-building capability</li> <li>Resilience and ability to operate in a build environment</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">EE Statement</H2> </div><div><p>Preference to be given to under-represented groups.</p></div></div></div><p style="line-height:18.9px"><img style="height:75.0px;width:600.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/dd82a348/61ad7a3f-eb85-4980-a04c-e.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="228"></p> <p style="line-height:18.9px">---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p style="line-height:18.9px"><span style="color:#006341"><em><strong>Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566</strong></em></span></p>