Project Finance Specialist

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty is seeking an Associate Director to lead project finance advisory across energy and infrastructure in Australia. You will shape major transactions and steer them from origination through to close.

Lead negotiations, model robust credit cases, advise C-suite clients, and collaborate with global teams to deliver integrated client solutions. Mentoring junior talent completes your leadership footprint.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ track record in project finance, advisory or investment banking.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage large transactions through close.
• Experience advising C-suite and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, and execute landmark project finance transactions in energy and infrastructure.
• Lead negotiations, financial modelling, due diligence, and credit submissions.
• Advise senior stakeholders on financing strategies and risk allocation.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Mentor junior talent and grow the local advisory practice.

Skills

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Negotiation leadership

Relationship management

Job description

Associate Director – Project Finance Advisory

Are you ready to step into a front-row seat on some of the most complex and transformative projects shaping Australia’s energy transition and infrastructure landscape?

We’re looking for a commercially astute Associate Director (Advisory)who thrives on solving financial puzzles, managing big-ticket transactions, and building relationships with senior decision-makers across the globe.

Why This Role?

Be at the forefront of the energy transition & infrastructure financing boom.

Work with high-profile sponsors, investors, and institutions on deals that matter.

Fast-track your career with a clear runway to leadership.

Take ownership — from origination through to structuring, negotiation, and close.

What You’ll Do

Originate, structure, and execute landmark project finance transactionsin energy and infrastructure.

Lead negotiations, financial modelling, due diligence, and credit submissions.

Advise senior stakeholders on optimal financing strategies and risk allocation.

Collaborate across global teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Mentor junior talent and help grow the local advisory practice.

What We’re Looking For

7–10 years’ track record in project finance, advisory or investment banking.

Strong financial modelling and credit analysis skills gained from leading a good number of Energy Transactions through Financial Close

Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage transactions, and engage C-suite clients.

A collaborative team player with the confidence to own outcomes.

This is a chance to position yourself at the heart of a sector undergoing rapid growth and innovation. If you’re ambitious, strategic, and thrive under pressure — we’d love to hear from you.