Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

The successful incumbent in this role, will be a member of the JSE Equity Sponsor team, which forms part of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team, within Investment Banking. The role responsibilities will include providing the sponsor team and the M&A team with assistance in terms of, inter alia:

• Liaising with JSE sponsor clients on a day-to-day basis and providing guidance on the application of the JSE Listings Requirements and the Companies Act and regulations, focusing primarily on continuing obligations
• Liaising with the JSE and/or TRP to the extent required
• Drafting of relevant documentation in relation to ongoing JSE Sponsor clients and Transaction Sponsor clients
• Interacting with internal stakeholders, regulators and clients on a daily basis
• Ensuring process efficiency

•  Degree in Business Commerce, Finance or Legal 

Experience Required

• Must be a JSE Approved Executive
• Minimum 5 years experience in a corporate finance / M&A environment, dealing with JSE Listings Requirement and Companies Act matters 

Technical Competencies: 

Technical Proficiency - JSE Approved Executive

• Being fully familiar with the JSE Listings Requirements and Companies Act requirements
• Obtaining an understanding of the regulatory and legal aspects and the application thereof
• Understanding the bigger picture

Project Management

• Pro-actively managing key deliverables and deadlines and being able to work on various projects on the same time (multitasking)
• Being able to identify areas requiring resolutions on complex projects / transactions  at short notice 

Client / Stakeholder Relations

• Continuously strengthening client relationships through innovative problem solving 
• Building & Nurturing internal stakeholder relationships with the corporate finance team members
• Building and strengthening the relationships with ongoing clients as well as potential new clients