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Izélle Laubscher
Principal: Agriculture Finance
'No one is coming. You are the one you've been waiting for.'
Leigh Buckley
Head: Debt Capital Markets
'If you put your mind to it, any deal is possible, and any role is possible.'
Lesley Lombard-Giljam
Principal: Property Finance
'Dream on, dreamer. Those dreams are possible.'
Lulu Molemong
Associate Principal: Power and Renewables Finance
'Back yourself with the confidence others already have in you.'
Makako Etsane
Sales and Structuring: Markets
'Bring your whole self, challenge your own thinking, make sure you're seen.'
Mandisa Majija
Associate Principal: Leveraged and Diversified Finance
'Mentorship is about building a village.'
Margaux Tait
Sector Lead: Property
'Your voice has value, don't diminish yourself to keep the peace.'
Mbali Kubheka
Principal: Infrastructure Finance
'Prioritise competence, invest in your learning, and apply yourself.'
Rivashni Naidoo
Principal: Mining and Critical Minerals
'You don’t have to be the loudest in the room to be a leader.'
BDE wanted
If you're looking for a place where women make up 61% of a high-power team and sign billion-rand deals instead of fighting to be heard in meetings, you'll fit right in. At Nedbank CIB, we call it Big Deal Energy. If you've got it, we'd like to hear from you.
On the couch with Iman Rappetti
Puleng Khunou
Divisional Executive: Client Coverage
'Don’t lose your voice.
Work hard, that is what success is built on.'
Vanessa Murray
Divisional Executive: Property Finance
'Don’t wait.
Be brave, even when you don’t feel ready.'
Trishna Sewnarain
Head: Institutional FX and Money Market
'Start strong, stay bold, and rise together!'
Apelele Fundama
Senior Associate: Corporate Finance
'Don’t be afraid to evolve.
Let your curiosity guide you, even when things don’t go to plan.'
Pindiwe Letlape
Principal: Transactional Services, Sales
'Get comfortable with discomfort;
it's where growth happens and grit is formed.'
Sandi Mda
Principal: Syndication & Distribution
'Show up, speak up, and aim to do work that matters, because you matter.'
Melanie Steen
Associate Principal: Leveraged and Diversified Finance
'Don’t forget what you bring to the table as a woman: fresh thinking, empathy, and resilience.'
Nolukhanyo Mqhayi
Principal: Energy Finance
'Go for it. But don't go at it alone.
Build intentional relationships.'
Raginee Naidoo
Senior Trader ALM
'Your journey is unique and impactful.
Keep moving forward with purpose and compassion.'
Nedbank CIB
Empowering women in leadership
Romy Townsend
Executive Head Marketing and Communications
‘It's time to think differently, act boldly, and challenge every stereotype that holds women back.’
This Women’s Month we look towards a future where women are not just an annual issue, but feature in every edition.
Siphokazi Mziba
Credit Executive Africa Credit Risk
“Firstly, be kind to yourself. Secondly, be unapologetically intentional about your career.”
Sujal Roy
Associate Principal Regulatory and Sponsor at Corporate Finance
“My ability to bounce back from setbacks has been crucial in my career.”
Gertrude Dube
Head of Public Sector Construction and Technology, Media and Telecommunications Finance
“I believe in creating a culture where everyone feels included and valued.”
Genevieve Naidoo
Property Finance Divisional Executive of Valuations, Project Management and Sustainability
“Being open to unexpected opportunities is critical.”
Janet Kluever
Principal Transactional Services Sales Power and Infrastructure
“Recognise the privilege to live with purpose and strive to contribute meaningfully every day.”
Rajshree Mistry
Regional Head of Transactional Services Sales
“A winning mindset is essential to overcoming obstacles and achieving success.”
Ronelle Singh
Principal Syndication and Distribution
“Navigating a male-dominated industry means leveraging my unique perspectives. It is important to make your presence known and participate actively.”
Sibongile Hlongwane
Head Commercial Banking and Retail Foreign Exchange Sales
“My journey has been one of building relationships, looking for opportunities, and learning by doing.”
Molebo Mothibe
Managing Executive Client Coverage
“Don't be afraid to step into your next level of discomfort.”
Woman should submit
If this headline triggered you, then you should join our team. With females making up 61% of Nedbank CIB’s workforce, you may find that we’re the right place to accelerate your growth, and the best place to make a difference. Submit your CV on our Careers Portal.




