About this role
Job Family Investment Banking Career Stream Specialised Finance Job Purpose 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. Job Responsibilities Business Leadership Establish and lead the Mid-Market Private Equity platform, ensuring strong financial and non-financial performance outcomes. Define investment strategy, sector focus and pipeline priorities aligned to CIB and BCB objectives. Build a differentiated mid-market private equity franchise with a focus on proprietary deal flow. Provide thought leadership on mid-market investment trends, valuation dynamics and capital structuring. Origination & Execution Operate in close partnership with BCB to originate transactions from the existing and target client base, leveraging relationship depth and market insight. Lead execution across direct equity investments, preference shares, hybrid capital structures and structured equity-linked transactions. Focus on relationship-led, off-market opportunities and early-stage client engagement. Take full accountability for deal outcomes, including structuring, pricing, execution and returns. Capital Deployment Deploy equity and hybrid capital directly into transactions. Deploy a combination of equity and equity-like instruments to optimise downside protection, capital efficiency and exit outcomes. Optimise capital usage in line with agreed return thresholds and CIB capital frameworks. Portfolio Management Oversee portfolio construction, performance monitoring and exits. Drive value creation initiatives across investments and maintain active shareholder engagement where appropriate. Ensure valuation discipline and performance reporting. Client Engagement Build and maintain relationships with mid-market corporates, entrepreneurs, founders, sponsors and advisors. Lead complex client engagements, negotiations and transaction processes. Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with CIB Investment Committee, governance and regulatory frameworks. Ensure appropriate BCB participation in Investment Committee processes while maintaining efficient decision-making. Maintain disciplined underwriting standards and risk oversight. Provide senior input into Investment Committee submissions and decisions. Team Development Build, lead and scale a high-performing mid market private equity team with strong origination and execution capability. Establish clear performance expectations and accountability aligned to investment outcomes. Drive talent development, succession planning and retention of key skills. Foster a performance-driven, entrepreneurial culture within a disciplined governance environment. Essential Qualifications Relevant Honour's Degree Preferred: CA(SA), CFA, MBA or equivalent Minimum Experience Level 10–15 years’ experience in private equity or principal investing. Proven track record of originating and executing mid-market transactions. Proven ability to generate proprietary deal flow. Experience building or scaling investment platforms advantageous. Technical / Professional Knowledge Private equity investing and deal execution Proprietary deal origination and pipeline development Financial modelling, valuation and structuring Hybrid and equity-linked instruments Portfolio management and value creation Investment committee processes Governance, risk and regulatory frameworks Client relationship and sponsor engagement Behavioural Competencies Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset Driving execution and results delivery Building networks and originating opportunities Strong ownership and accountability Sound investment judgement Leadership and team-building capability Resilience and ability to operate in a build environment EE Statement Preference to be given to under-represented groups. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566