Project Finance Associate Director

We are currently recruiting for a Project Finance Associate Director to assist the origination of new business opportunities and execution of lending transactions and financial advisory mandates for the Natural Resources & ECA team; and potentially the Power and PFI/Infrastructure team as required by the MD.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the origination, negotiation, execution of suitable project finance transactions within the sector/geographic areas
• Financial Modelling
• Ensure that such transactions are structured to mitigate risks to the appropriate degree
• Credit Application and Pitchbook preparation
• Coordination of all internal deal related processes
• Obtain all necessary internal consensus and credit approvals
• Contribute to overall professional management of client relationships
• Provide general support and assistance to the team
• Cross-market and cross-sell ancillary products from other areas of the Bank
• Other duties as may be requested by the Team Head in support of the Department's ongoing business requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Financial modelling skills - essential
• Customer relationship management and marketing skills - essential
• Knowledge of project and corporate finance structures, coupled with the ability to develop innovative solutions for the client - essential
• Knowledge of relevant markets and sources of finance - essential
• Energy sector knowledge - highly desirable
• Project Finance financial advisory experience - desirable
• ECA market knowledge - desirable
• Working knowledge of relevant areas of law and accounting - desirable

Qualifications and Training

• Degree or equivalent qualification - essential
• Banking training or experience - essential
• Project Finance experience - essential

We offer equal employment opportunities to all, promote diversity and inclusion and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, including on the grounds of gender, nationality, race, age, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA, i.e. those who require a Tier 2 (General) visa, we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA, in line with UK Government legislation.