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.

• To proactively originate and structure Real Estate Finance solutions for core and franchise building real estate clients in collaboration with Client Coverage, Regional Head and Sub-Segment Leads by providing end to end execution oversight, coordination and coaching to drive the delivery of holistic Investment Banking client solutions.
• Contribute and shape the development of client plans and strategies by providing Real Estate Finance perspectives and insights to shape the strategic thinking and enhance the client portfolio through a holistic approach.
• Define, implement and monitor data requirements to track trends for the purpose of growing the Investment Banking pipeline.
• Drive origination of Real Estate Finance solutions and multi-product Investment Banking deals with C-Suite, board-level decision makers and key management teams in partnership with Client Coverage, Regional Heads and Sub-segment/region leads to deliver client centric solutions that improve the overall client experience
• Originate, develop, lead and structure solutions that align with the Lending business global strategy by identifying and driving the strategic objectives for the Real Estate Finance portfolio, to optimise client and / or shareholder returns, grow Investment Banking revenue and protect / grow the Lending market share
• Oversee and provide specialist expertise and insight in the conceptual design of financial models (e.g. valuations, financial, transactional), providing in-depth insight into assumptions and augmenting the design to ensure validity and reliability

• First Degree in Finance and Accounting or Civil Engineering
• Masters in Finance and Accounting or a related field is an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of risk management practices and regulatory frameworks within Financial Services institutions

Experience

• At least 8 years experience is required in originating and executing Real Estate Finance.

• Experience in rendering Real Estate Finance insights and solutions

Behavioural Competencies

• Generating Ideas
• Articulating Information
• Providing Insights
• Developing Expertise
• Establishing Rapport
• Team Working
• Developing Strategies
• Convincing People
• Showing Composure
• Challenging Ideas

Technical Competencies

• Product Knowledge
• Financial Analysis
• Economic Research
• Deal Negotiation