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Executive: Property Finance

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Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeExecutiveOn-sitePosted 15 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Nedbank is appointing an Executive: Property Finance in Johannesburg to lead and grow a high-performing Property Finance portfolio by originating, structuring and executing complex development and term residential property transactions.

The executive is accountable for superior financial performance across revenue, balance sheet and return targets, deep relationships with developers, investors and intermediaries, and leading a team of analysts and transactors to deliver innovative, risk-conscious solutions. The role leverages Nedbank’s Corporate and Investment Banking and Business and Commercial Banking platforms to unlock cross-sell.

The mandate includes sound credit judgement within risk appetite, proactive portfolio-risk management, and ESG leadership in social and affordable housing, student accommodation and green residential buildings. Candidates need 5–10 years in financial services and/or property finance with a record of closing complex deals; CA(SA), CFA or MBA preferred. Closing date 23 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable growth of the Property Finance book through targeted deal origination and strategic portfolio management

• Achieve and exceed revenue, balance sheet and return targets aligned to annual business objectives

• Optimise portfolio quality through disciplined risk-return decision making

• Originate and execute complex residential development and term property finance transactions

• Structure innovative financing solutions using deep knowledge of property markets, funding instruments and client needs

• Build trusted relationships with clients, developers, investors and intermediaries; expand into new segments

• Unlock cross-sell via Nedbank CIB and Business & Commercial Banking platforms and product houses

• Exercise sound credit judgement within risk appetite and ensure regulatory and governance compliance

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of analysts and transactors

• Lead ESG and sustainability in social/affordable housing, student accommodation and green residential buildings

Required Qualifications

• Professional qualification / Honours degree (NQF essential)

• Preferred: CA(SA), CFA, MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification

• 5–10 years’ experience in financial services and/or property finance

• Proven track record originating and closing complex property finance transactions

• Experience managing a large lending portfolio and delivering strong financial performance

• Leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams

• Knowledge: budgeting, business administration, financial accounting, governance/risk/controls, regulation and strategic planning

• Competencies: coaching, cultivating networks and partnerships, customer focus, entrepreneurship, operational decision making

Skills & Requirements

Property FinanceDeal OriginationTransaction StructuringCredit RiskResidential Development FinancePortfolio ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCross-SellingTeam LeadershipESG & Sustainable FinanceFinancial ModellingCorporate & Investment BankingNegotiation

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