Assist in the origination and execution of large and complex project finance transactions (arranging and debt advisory (and assist in the origination of Infrastructure M&A advisory)) in the Infrastructure sector within EMEA, under the supervision of deal team leaders and working collaboratively with other team members.    Infrastructure projects include those related to transportation (roads, rail, airports, ports), social infrastructure (hospitals, schools), environment (water, waste, recycling), regulated utilities (regulated water, gas distribution), e-mobility (EC charging, E-busses…) and other “hybrid” infrastructure sub-sectors (e.g. motorway services, oil & chemicals storage, car parks, smart metering…).

Principal accountabilities
 

·       Assist transaction team leaders in the assessment of business opportunities and 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 origination activities, including participation in marketing efforts and carrying out sector-specific research, as well as other commercial or administrative duties as assigned

·       Prepare marketing material for presentation to clients

·       Assist in the preparation of credit applications (incl. credit application drafting, …)

·       Assist in populating transactional internal systems e.g. ClientLive (CMG, Buzcom), PI, transaction rating, Equator Principal grids

·       Assist in syndication process (e.g. drafting of info memo, handling of Q&A with syndicate banks)

·       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

·       On an ad hoc basis, assist in managing transactions in portfolio (e.g. waivers, annual reviews)

·       Overview and support of more junior team members

Competencies

·       Good understanding of financial engineering principles, including mastery of spreadsheet-based financial analysis and a good understanding of tax and accounting principles

·       Good knowledge of risk analysis methodology in the context of complex structured transactions

·       Good understanding of technical and commercial aspects of project finance

·       Financial education background (MBA or equivalent)

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

·       Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the London Compliance manual and the Financial Crime Policy.

·       Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.

• MBA or equivalent
• CFA or accountancy degree

• Previous associate position in a financial environment (banks or similar)
• Familiarity with project finance or related field within structured finance
• Experience of risk analysis and cashflow modelling, transaction due diligence and documentation

• Proactive         
• Team-player
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines

• Good IT skills – familiarity with Excel in general and project finance models in particular
• Fluent English oral & written
• Numeracy and analytical research
• Verbal and written skills