Social Impact Portfolio Investment Analyst

Nedbank is seeking a Social Impact Portfolio Investment Analyst to drive its Social Impact agenda across agriculture, energy, water, and waste sectors. The role involves project coordination, stakeholder management, and enhancing social return on investment. Candidates should have a background in commercial credit analysis or related fields and a passion for sustainable development. The position is based in South Africa and contributes to the Green Economy strategy.
Nedbank Group Limited is a bank holding company that operates as one of the four largest banking groups in South Africa. The company's shares have been listed on the JSE Limited since 1969. The group offers a wide range of wholesale and retail banking services through four main business clusters, namely Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, Nedbank Retail and Business Banking and Nedbank Wealth. Nedbank Group focuses on southern Africa, with the group positioned to be a bank for all - both from a retail and wholesale banking perspective. The principal services offered by the group comprise business, corporate and retail banking, property finance, investment banking, private banking, foreign exchange and securities trading. Nedbank Group also generates income from private equity, credit card issuing and processing services, custodial services, unit trust administration, asset management services and bancassurance.Role Purpose

We're looking for an analytically strong, commercially minded professional to help drive Nedbank's Social Impact agenda across the agriculture, energy, water and waste sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a commercial credit analyst background or related experience who want to expand into project oversight, stakeholder management and early leadership while playing a meaningful role in advancing Nedbank's Green Economy strategy.
You will support, implement and monitor high‑impact programmes that contribute to sustainable growth, job creation and environmental stewardship while developing your portfolio management and strategic execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Support delivery of the Social Impact Unit's portfolio by applying strong analytical, project coordination and change management skills to meet project objectives.
Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support investment decisions, ensure alignment to strategy, and enhance social return on investment (SROI).
Uphold governance standards within Corporate Social Responsibility and ensure compliance with internal frameworks, policies, and processes.
Contribute to key development targets, including youth employment, skills development and enterprise creation.
Recommend enhancements to systems, processes and ways of working to improve operational effectiveness and value delivery.
Manage and maintain accurate project and portfolio information to support reporting, decision-making and monitoring.
Contribute to updating and maintaining the Portfolio Management Framework.
Conduct research and evaluate CSR trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Prepare clear accurate progress reports for various stakeholders.
Represent Nedbank at events and engagements that raise awareness of social impact programmes and highlight success stories.
Support the planning and execution of flagship events such as the Nedbank Green Economy Indaba.
Perform any other duties as required to support the success of the SIU portfolio.

This role is suitable for candidates who:

Have commercial credit, finance, economics, or impact-focused analytical experience and are eager to broaden into project and portfolio management.
Are passionate about the Green Economy, sustainable development and socially impactful investments.
Are in the early stages of their career and ready to grow into a role with meaningful exposure to strategy, stakeholder engagement and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Matric / Grade 12
Preferred: BCom in Economics, Finance, Environmental or Social Development

Experience Required

2-3 years in one or more of the following:
Commercial Credit / Financial Analysis
Project or Portfolio Management
Impact Investing
Public Affairs
Graduate Development Programmes
Management Consulting

Stakeholder Engagement

Nature stakeholder relationships
Support progression of high potential partnerships

Investment Management

Perform credit and financial analysis potential business deals
Review existing clients through analysis and interpretation of financial and economic metrics
Provide comprehensive report and recommendations
Present findings and ability to repayment
Monitor and report on covenants

Technical Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Management
Design Thinking / Client-Centred Approach
Project Management
Digital and Analytical Skills
Strong Communication (written & verbal)
Problem-Solving & Innovation
Portfolio Management Fundamentals
Emerging leadership and decision‑making capability

Behavioural Competencies

Clear confident communication
Connected decision-making
Innovation and proactiveness
Execution and follow‑through
Strong business acumen

Job Post End Date: 13 March 2026