Associate Director

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasoned professional to lead large-scale infrastructure projects in the water and renewable sectors. In this pivotal role, you will drive the origination, structuring, and negotiation of significant projects, ensuring optimal financial outcomes and compliance with legal standards. With a focus on mentoring junior staff and managing complex transactions, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact in the infrastructure domain. If you are a strategic thinker with a robust background in project finance and a passion for sustainable development, this role is tailor-made for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure or financial institutions.
• Proven track record in large scale infrastructure transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for large scale water and waste infrastructure projects.
• Oversee financial modelling and due diligence processes.

Skills

Project Finance

Financial Modelling

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Asset Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Finance

MBA

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Work as part of the team in the origination, development, structuring, negotiating and bidding for large scale water and waste infrastructure projects and/or M&A transactions within water, environment and renewable sectors

• Oversee financial modelling and due diligence processes within team and manage advisors

• Lead financing and structure /negotiate key project documents, including EPC, SPA etc

• Review and input into legal, commercial and technical documentation, as required, for optimised project structuring

• Negotiate shareholder agreements for equity sell downs

• Perform asset management role once projects reach financial close

• Prepare information memorandums and internal approval papers

• Train and develop junior staff

Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, law, with MBA preferred

• Minimum 10 years’ prior experience gained in either a leading industrial infrastructure player or financial institution with project finance or infrastructure investment background, ideally with a power, water or energy from waste background

• Solid and relevant experience in large scale infrastructure transactions with a proven track record

• Highly numerate with strong analytical and negotiating skills

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and on short notice

• Fluent in English with excellent oral and written skill

Eligible to work in UK without restriction

We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.