Assist in the execution of large and complex project finance transactions (arranging and advisory (debt advisory and asset & disposals advisory) in the Infrastructure sector within EMEA, under the supervision of deal team leaders and other team members. Infrastructure projects include those related to transportation (roads, rail, airports, ports, low carbon mobility), social infrastructure (hospitals, schools), environment (water, waste treatment, energy from waste), regulated utilities (regulated water, gas distribution) and other “hybrid” infrastructure sub-sectors (e.g. motorway services areas, oil/chemicals tank farms, car parks, smart metering).
Principal accountabilities
- Assist transaction team leaders in the execution of project finance infrastructure transactions, including financial modelling as well as discrete elements of the documentation and due diligence processes
- Support directors in their general sector-oriented business origination activities, including participation in marketing efforts and carrying out sector-specific research, as well as other commercial or administrative duties as assigned
- Ensure that Infrastructure client results (NBI, RWA, CWA) are properly reported through the various internal systems (ClientLive). Assist in budgeting, planning and reporting on Client budgets in various internal systems
- Prepare marketing material for presentation to clients
- Assist in the preparation of credit applications
- Cooperate actively with other business teams (DCM/ICM, GMD, DAR, GIB, Sustainable Banking...) as transactions may require cross-department activities
- Assist in syndication process (e.g. drafting of info memo, handling of Q&A with syndicate banks)
- Assist in populating transactional internal systems e.g. PI, transaction rating, Equator Principal grids (under supervision)
- On an ad hoc basis, assist in managing transactions in portfolio (e.g. waivers, annual reviews)
Competencies
- Understanding of financial engineering principles, including experience in spreadsheet-based financial analysis and some understanding of tax and accounting principles
- Knowledge of risk analysis methodology in the context of complex structured transactions
- Understanding of technical and commercial aspects of project finance
- Financial education background (MBA or equivalent)
About you
Qualifications
- MBA or equivalent
- Work experience / internships. In related field (project finance).Familiarity with Project / Structured Finance.
- First Experience of risk analysis and cashflow modelling, transaction due diligence and documentation
Skils
- Proactive
- Team-player
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
IT Tools
- Good IT skills – good knowledge of Excel in general and project finance models in particular
- Fluent English oral & written
- Numeracy and analytical research
- Verbal and written skills
