Principal: TMT & Digital Infrastructure Finance

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 8 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking is hiring a Principal in its TMT (Technology, Media & Telecoms) and Digital Infrastructure Finance team in Johannesburg. The role exists to maximise sustainable revenue by originating and implementing profitable specialised debt-financing transactions across South African and international sectors — think data centres, fibre networks, towers and other digital infrastructure.

You will own deals end to end: scanning the market and pitching ideas, structuring, analysing and negotiating transactions, running the credit-approval process (rating, pricing and credit applications), and managing implementation through legal documentation and conditions precedent. Post-close, you will manage ongoing risk through annual reviews, performance and undertaking monitoring, and client visits.

Suited to a CA(SA), CFA or master's-qualified dealmaker with 8–12 years' relevant sector or industry experience who can build deep internal and external networks, coach junior team members, and contribute to non-deal projects and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Originate specialised debt-financing transactions in TMT and digital infrastructure by scanning the market, networking and pitching ideas
Structure, analyse, negotiate and manage transactions through to close
Execute the credit-approval process: rating, pricing, analysis, credit applications and consultation with Credit
Manage deal implementation, including legal matters and conditions precedent
Manage ongoing portfolio risk via annual reviews, performance and undertaking monitoring and client visits
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, sponsors and advisers
Ensure compliance with FICA, sanctions screening and internal and environmental policies
Coach and upskill the team through on-the-job training and knowledge sharing; contribute to non-deal projects
Manage costs within budget and identify improvements to processes, models and systems

Required Qualifications

Advanced diploma or first degree (minimum)
Preferred: Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst, or a master's degree in Commerce, Science, Law or a related field
8–12 years' relevant sector or industry experience in specialised, project, leveraged or infrastructure finance
Strong knowledge of banking procedures, risk-management frameworks and relevant regulation
Proven origination, structuring and sales-negotiation capability with high-impact communication
Preference given to individuals from under-represented groups (Employment Equity)

Skills & Requirements

Debt OriginationDeal StructuringInfrastructure FinanceTMT Sector ExpertiseDigital Infrastructure (Data Centres, Fibre, Towers)Credit Analysis & RatingFinancial ModellingTransaction NegotiationConditions Precedent ManagementPortfolio Risk ManagementClient Relationship ManagementRegulatory Compliance (FICA)