Sector Head - Deal Maker - Mining & Construction

SUMMARY:
Are you a commercially driven dealmaker with a passion for originating, structuring, and closing asset finance transactions? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can influence sector strategy, drive portfolio growth, and build lasting client relationships? If so, this exciting opportunity could be your next career move.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist financier, providing innovative funding solutions across multiple industries. They are seeking an experienced Sector Head: Mining & Construction to lead the strategic growth, profitability, and credit quality of their lending activities within these sectors. This is a high-impact leadership position responsible for driving national sector performance, expanding key supplier and client relationships, originating high-value finance transactions, and ensuring sustainable portfolio growth aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Working closely with Credit, Risk, Portfolio Management, and Regional Teams, you will play a pivotal role in shaping sector strategy while positioning the organisation as a preferred funding partner within the Mining and Construction industries. Key Responsibilities: Drive and execute sector growth strategies across sales, portfolio management, credit, pricing, and risk. Take ownership of national sales performance, profitability targets, and portfolio expansion. Originate, structure, negotiate, and close asset finance transactions. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with clients, suppliers, OEMs, intermediaries, and industry stakeholders. Support and guide regional teams with deal structuring and business development activities. Monitor portfolio performance and ensure ongoing quality and profitability. Provide sector insights, market intelligence, and business development support across the organisation. Lead solution design and funding structures tailored to client and industry needs. Identify and implement opportunities for cross-selling and new business generation. Provide sector-level reporting and performance analysis. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing national team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Job Experience and Skills Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Postgraduate qualification or relevant industry certification advantageous. Minimum 5-7 years' experience in business development, sales, asset finance, commercial lending, or a related field. Proven track record in originating and structuring lending or finance transactions. Strong understanding of credit analysis, risk assessment, and asset-backed finance structures. Demonstrated experience building and managing client, supplier, OEM, and intermediary relationships. Experience managing lending portfolios and monitoring portfolio performance. Previous leadership, team management, or sector leadership experience advantageous. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities. Competency Requirements: Strategic Leadership Commercial & Financial Acumen Business Development & Origination Client & Stakeholder Management Negotiation & Influencing Skills Decision Making & Problem Solving Portfolio & Risk Management Team Leadership & Development Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment Accountability & Results Orientation Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a market-leading specialist finance business. High-profile leadership position with national responsibility. Opportunity to shape sector strategy and influence business growth. Exposure to complex, high-value funding solutions. Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with strong growth ambitions. 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