Deal Maker

Recruiter: Network Recruitment

Job Ref: NFC025046/Ma

Date posted: Friday, August 28, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY: This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment, has strong commercial acumen, and is passionate about helping businesses access the funding solutions they need to grow.

Our client is a well-established financial services provider specializing in tailored working capital solutions for businesses across South Africa. This client-facing role is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing funding transactions while driving sustainable revenue growth and maintaining strong credit and risk discipline.

You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing a robust deal pipeline, and building long-term relationships with clients and intermediaries. Working closely with credit, legal, and operations teams, you will ensure the successful execution of transactions from initial engagement through to payout.

POSITION INFO: Key Responsibilities: Source and originate new working capital and lending opportunities. Build, manage, and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified deals. Drive business development initiatives and expand market presence. Structure tailored funding solutions aligned to client requirements and risk appetite. Manage the full deal lifecycle from origination through to execution and payout. Generate revenue in line with agreed business targets and budgets. Optimize pricing and transaction structures to maximize profitability. Ensure all transactions comply with credit, risk, and governance requirements. Develop and maintain strong client and intermediary relationships. Identify cross-selling opportunities and generate repeat business. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless deal execution. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging business opportunities. Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and business expansion efforts. Job Experience and Skills Required: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Postgraduate qualification or relevant financial services certification advantageous. Minimum 2 years' experience within a lending or financial services environment. Experience in business development and client-facing financial services roles. Proven ability to structure and execute finance transactions. Strong understanding of credit, risk, and governance frameworks. Financial analysis and deal structuring experience. Track record of developing and managing client relationships. Strong negotiation, networking, and closing skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Competency Requirements: Results Driven Strong Commercial Judgement Relationship Building and Influencing Resilience and Tenacity Accountability and Ownership Collaboration and Stakeholder Management Effective Decision-Making Under Pressure Strategic Thinking and Opportunity Identification Apply now! For more exciting (Finance/ Engineering/ IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Financial Controllers Chartered Accountants Group Reporting & Consolidations Accountant Commercial Finance and FP&A positions If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Mandisa Phahla Recruiting Consultant