Principal: Structuring

Job Family

Investment Banking

Job Purpose

To differentiate Investment Bankings market offerings through sound deal structuring resulting in structural and economic efficiencies for both the bank and our clients.
To assist in delivering market leading, innovative solutions for the banks client base both in South Africa and across the African continent.
To provide structuring expertise and input (including tax, regulatory, legal and commercial) to the following Investment Banking business units: Debt Finance, Private Equity, Advisory, Specialised Distribution and Sustainable Finance Solutions.
To provide training and awareness across Investment Banking on market trends in relation to transaction structuring, relevant legislation and threats and opportunities arising from changes in regulation and legislation.
To ensure that Investment Banking transactions comply with internal risk parameters, governance, approvals including (but not limited to) Mandatory Disclosure Requirements, Common Reporting Standards, DAC 6 and other relevant legislation and regulation.

Job Responsibilities

To differentiate Investment Bankings market offerings through sound deal structuring resulting in structural and economic efficiencies for both the bank and our clients.
To assist in delivering market leading, innovative solutions for the banks client base both in South Africa and across the African continent.
To provide structuring expertise and input (including tax, regulatory, legal and commercial) to the following Investment Banking business units: Debt Finance, Private Equity, Advisory, Specialised Distribution and Sustainable Finance Solutions.
To provide training and awareness across Investment Banking on market trends in relation to transaction structuring, relevant legislation and threats and opportunities arising from changes in regulation and legislation.
To ensure that Investment Banking transactions comply with internal risk parameters, governance, approvals including (but not limited to) Mandatory Disclosure Requirements, Common Reporting Standards, DAC 6 and other relevant legislation and regulation.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Qualification

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors Degree (Hons) in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Sciences, Economics, Legal or Business Science
Post graduate qualification in Taxation

Preferred Qualification

Honours Degree with specialisation in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Engineering or Science.
Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst

Minimum Experience Level

10 years relevant experience in Investment Banking frontline and/or a tax advisory function.
Proven track record of providing structuring advice (incl tax, regulatory, high level accounting) on Investment Banking transactions.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Ability to analyse complex transactions (including preference share transactions) and to develop structured solutions.
Communication at the highest level with advisors and clients in relation to deal structuring matters.
Strong network of relationships with legal advisors and consulting forms.
Working knowledge of IFRS, deep understanding of IFRS 9 and its impact on the taxation of banks.
Working knowledge of company law, Banks Act and other relevant legislation.
International tax experience in dealing with withholding taxes as well as transfer pricing considerations.
Planning and execution of training and skills development.
Relevant regulatory knowledge.

Behavioural Competencies