Senior Associate: Corp Finance (Sponsor) at Nedbank

Job Purpose

The business requires an experienced candidate in the role in order to service Nedbank’s JSE Equity and Debt Sponsor clients.

Job Responsibilities

Fulfil the role of Sponsor in terms of paragraph 2.8 of the LRs, including but not limited to:

Providing the JSE any information or explanation known to it, in such form and within such time limit as the JSE may reasonably require, for the purpose of verifying whether the Listings Requirements are being and have been complied with by it or by an applicant issuer;
Submit all documentation required in terms of paragraph 16.2 to the JSE, ensuring that such announcements and documents, in both principle and content, are in compliance with the Listings Requirements. It is the Sponsor’s responsibility (this may only be done by an approved executive) to ensure that announcements and listing applications comply with the requirements before they are published (in the case of announcements) or submitted to the JSE (in the case of listing applications);
The Sponsor must obtain confirmation, preferably in writing, from applicant issuers in respect of periodic financial announcements and annual financial statements that such announcements and documents have been prepared in compliance with the Listings Requirements. In respect of annual reports, Sponsors must submit the relevant questionnaire together with the annual report;
All first submissions, together with the required checklist as contained in Schedule 2 Form F, must be signed by at least one of the approved executives of the Sponsor. The Sponsor must also complete the relevant checklist before submission;
Ensure that the applicant issuer is guided and advised as to the application of the Listings Requirements, including the application of the spirit of the Listings Requirements and upholding the integrity of the JSE;
Manage the submission of all documentation to the JSE and ensure its completeness and correctness before submission;
Satisfy itself as to the credentials of the reporting accountants, auditors, competent persons, valuers, providers of fairness opinions, and any other party deemed necessary by the JSE;
Carry out any activities so requested by the JSE;
Discharge its responsibilities with due care and skill;
Prior to the submission of any documentation that requires approval by the JSE, satisfy itself, to the best of its knowledge and belief, having made due and careful enquiry of the applicant issuer and its advisers about the matters described in paragraphs 2.9 to 2.12, and that there are no material matters, other than those disclosed in writing to the JSE, that should be taken into account by the JSE in considering the submission;
Advise the JSE immediately if they are aware, or have reason to suspect, that any of their clients have or may have breached the Listings Requirements; and
Adhere to the Sponsor Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct as contained in the appendix to Schedule 16;
Maintain competency through keeping up to date with changes to the Listings Requirements and DLRs.
Build strong Sponsor client relationships through the delivery of good quality work outputs and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ensure provision of timeous resolutions for Sponsor clients by addressing specific regulatory related queries.
Share Listings Requirements and DLRs knowledge with team and colleagues during formal and informal interaction.
Give advice on the regulatory implications of M&A transactions (relevant regulations: Listings Requirements, Companies Act and Regulations, and the King Code on Corporate Governance).
Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

Post Graduate Qualification / CA (SA) / CFA / BComm. LLB. / BSc. Engineering / Actuarial Science

Types of Exposure

• Direct exposure to LRs, DLRs, Companies Act and Regulations
• Built and maintained client relationships
• Managed self

Minimum Experience Level

5 - 6 years relevant experience as a JSE Equity and/or Debt Sponsor.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Banking procedures
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Research methodology
• Decision-making process
• Knowledge of the SA Regulatory landscape

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Collaborating
• Decision Making
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills