Job Opportunities at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To manage a team responsible to evaluate risk by ensuring credit assessment principles are adhered to achieve the departmental deliverables, as per Nedbanks' business strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure financial growth  through limiting risk and applying credit principles to credit applications.
• Adhere to agreed turnaround times without compromising validity and quality of assessment by complying to policies, procedures, processes and standards.
• Limit reworks by providing guidance and support to internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage and monitor individual efficiency and quality of output by conducting quality assurance/audits and analysing appeals and monthly statistics.
• Make  correct credit decisions on a consistent basis first time round by complying to service level agreements.
• Demonstrate an understanding of client needs by providing feedback on application decisions based on Nedbank's risk appetite.
• Upskill stakeholders by sharing knowledge on service offerings and client needs.
• Guide and support internal stakeholders through formal or informal knowledge  sharing.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders through regular communication and feedback.
• Manage staff and resources through  queue management  by ensuring compliance to service level agreements/strategic objectives
• Identify challenges by conducting audits/spot checks and taking corrective action.
• Determine trends in team performance by analysing consolidated performance data and addressing deviances.
• Refine and enhance systems, processes and policies through participation in special projects.
• Make decisions by applying credit management principles and considering merits on individual basis
• Manage performance of staff by implementing performance agreements, ensuring a clear vision, agreeing on goals and objectives, providing regular feedback on performance, recognising and rewarding achievement and take appropriate corrective action where required.
• Mentor and coach staff on identified performance gaps by discussing these performance gaps and agree on appropriate action to be taken.
• Motivate staff to perform and contribute to the success of the business by creating environment of teamwork through engaging with staff (sharing information) and encouraging participation in decision making processes.
• Stay abreast in field of expertise and deliver on the expectations from stakeholders by building capability of self and staff through identifying current and future training and development needs.
• Contribute to team effectiveness by  following the recruitment process when recruiting talent.
• Ensure self and staff understand and embrace the Nedbank Vision and Values by leading by example and re-enforcing values during meetings.
• Manage the on boarding process of new employees by ensuring execution of preparations according to the on-boarding check-list.
• Ensure transformational target are met  for own team through consideration of targets during the staff recruitment, retention  and training process and utilising suppliers listed on the preferred supplier list.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate in the development and implement action plans to address issues raised in culture surveys to improve results.
• Address issues raised in culture surveys by participating in the development and implementation of action plans.
• Create a client service culture through various required interventions.
• Support and encourage staff to participate and support corporate responsibility initiative.
• Achieve operational excellence by supporting the implementation of business optimisation improvement through team engagement.
• Encourage team to generate innovative ideas and share knowledge.

Preferred Qualification

• B.Comm Honours in Accounting

Minimum Experience Level

• 5 years experience in Credit Assessment and Banking

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business administration and management
• Change management
• Client service management
• Communication Strategies
• Financial Accounting Principles
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Operations planning
• Principles of project management
• Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms
• Relevant Governance controls and regulatory knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Decision Making
• Building talent
• Business Acumen
• Driving for Results
• Delegation and Empowerment

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Job Purpose

• To manage and oversee a team responsible for the development and maintenance of best practice models and assessment strategies in line with regulations (where applicable) in order to facilitate world class risk management. Provide input into strategic objectives and ensure delivery thereof.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of differentiated, superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements.
• Ensure product and/or solution design is congruent with the required business specifications.
• Enable the realisation of the financial business benefits accruing including minimisation of operational costs.
• Contribute to the development of differentiated, superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements.
• Ensure business needs are met through consistent engagement and assistance to business, Provide stakeholders with appropriate insights and enable business growth through delivering analytical results, recommendations, research, analytical methods, appropriate systems and market insights.
• Understand internal and/or external client needs and requirements.
• Ensure transformational target are met.
• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values, leading by example.
• Participate in the development and implement action plans to address issues raised in culture surveys to improve results.
• Create a client service culture.
• Achieve operational excellence.
• Encourage team to generate innovative ideas and share knowledge.
• Manage performance of staff by implementing performance agreements and ensuring a clear vision. Mentor and coach staff on identified performance gaps.
• Motivate staff to perform and contribute to the success of the business by creating environment of teamwork through engaging with staff (sharing information) and encouraging participation in decision making processes.
• Follow the recruitment process when recruiting talent.
• Maintain a high performing team and ensure an environment for optimal performance is created by identifying talent pool through career conversations, using the talent grid principles and developing talent retention programmes.
• Ensure self and staff understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values by leading by example and re-enforcing values during meetings
• Manage the onboarding process of new employees. Produce results in line with business strategy and requirements.
• Ensure team has been allocated with a Balance Scorecard with clear measurements.
• Evaluate team performance in accordance to key indicators in Balance Scorecard Design Development Plans of the team guided by the Career Pathing framework.
   

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Post graduate degree in Statistics/Mathematics, CFA/ FRM/CQF

Minimum Experience Level

• 6 years relevant analytical experience in the financial industry

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Change management
• Client service principles
• Communication Strategies
• Diversity management
• Operations planning
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Strategic planning
• Business writing skills
• Quantitative analytical techniques
• Problem solving skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Earning Trust
• Coaching
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Driving for Results
• Planning and Organizing
• Delegation and Empowerment

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Job Purpose

• To manage and oversee a team responsible for the development and maintenance of best practice models and assessment strategies in line with regulations (where applicable) in order to facilitate world class risk management. Provide input into strategic objectives and ensure delivery thereof.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of differentiated, superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements.
• Ensure product and/or solution design is congruent with the required business specifications.
• Enable the realisation of the financial business benefits accruing including minimisation of operational costs.
• Contribute to the development of differentiated, superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements.
• Ensure business needs are met through consistent engagement and assistance to business, Provide stakeholders with appropriate insights and enable business growth through delivering analytical results, recommendations, research, analytical methods, appropriate systems and market insights.
• Understand internal and/or external client needs and requirements.
• Ensure transformational target are met.
• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values, leading by example.
• Participate in the development and implement action plans to address issues raised in culture surveys to improve results.
• Create a client service culture.
• Achieve operational excellence.
• Encourage team to generate innovative ideas and share knowledge.
• Manage performance of staff by implementing performance agreements and ensuring a clear vision. Mentor and coach staff on identified performance gaps.
• Motivate staff to perform and contribute to the success of the business by creating environment of teamwork through engaging with staff (sharing information) and encouraging participation in decision making processes.
• Follow the recruitment process when recruiting talent.
• Maintain a high performing team and ensure an environment for optimal performance is created by identifying talent pool through career conversations, using the talent grid principles and developing talent retention programmes.
• Ensure self and staff understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values by leading by example and re-enforcing values during meetings
• Manage the onboarding process of new employees. Produce results in line with business strategy and requirements.
• Ensure team has been allocated with a Balance Scorecard with clear measurements.
• Evaluate team performance in accordance to key indicators in Balance Scorecard Design Development Plans of the team guided by the Career Pathing framework.
   

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Post graduate degree in Statistics/Mathematics, CFA/ FRM/CQF

Minimum Experience Level

• 6 years relevant analytical experience in the financial industry

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Change management
• Client service principles
• Communication Strategies
• Diversity management
• Operations planning
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Strategic planning
• Business writing skills
• Quantitative analytical techniques
• Problem solving skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Earning Trust
• Coaching
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Driving for Results
• Planning and Organizing
• Delegation and Empowerment

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Job Purpose

• To develop and maintain best practice models and assessment strategies in line with regulations (where applicable) in order to facilitate world class risk management and/or attainment of strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and formally present reports by monitoring business performance within the set risk appetite and through analysis.
• Report to; monitor and advise operational areas to manage trends through analysis for ad-hoc requirements.
• Manage client expectations by liaising with stakeholders through the model build process as well as the systems and strategy development process.
• Increase efficiencies through programming and automating processes.
• Enhance business efficiencies and ensure compliance through formal communications and interacting with external bodies.
• Challenge model builds from around the cluster through peer review participation and ensuring best practice.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
• Research and make recommendations for corporate citizenship initiatives in area of influence
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.. Green Strategy).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes; models and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• Contribute to the development of differentiated; superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements through analysis; business requirements gathering and designs validation.
• Ensure product and/or solution design is congruent with the required business specifications through meeting stakeholder requirements timeously.
• Contribute to the development of differentiated; superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements through analysis; business requirements gathering and designs validation.
• Ensure product and/or solution design is congruent with the required business specifications through meeting stakeholder requirements timeously.
• Ensure continuity and record keeping through formal sign-off at forums and by creating documentation.
• Ensure data accuracy through data and front-end analysis; pre and post testing of system/strategy changes.
• Ensure business process consistency through formal communication; updating and maintaining policies.
• Ensure accuracy and feasibility through impact analysis for newly developed products.
• Review reporting and ensure accuracy through analysis and providing feedback.Providing advice to key operational areas ensuring optimal resource allocation and desired results through analysis and communication.
• Manage access and change control and ensure compliance by creating change logs and restricting/providing access.
• Take corrective action where risk is identified in any processes; models or reporting; through analysis and formal communication.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.
• Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction
   

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Post graduate degree in Statistics/Mathematics, CFA/ FRM/CQF

Minimum Experience Level

• 3-5 years relevant experience in an analytical environment

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Risk management process and frameworks
• Business writing skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Acumen
• Quantitative Skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Applied Learning
• Coaching
• Communication
• Collaborating
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Orientation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills