Mandarin speaking Project Finance Manager

People First (Recruitment) Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Project Finance Manager in London. This role focuses on leading Project Finance deals and developing strategies for project finance growth. Candidates should possess solid experience in the Project Finance sector and be fluent in Mandarin and English. The position offers a salary range of £85-135k depending on seniority and promotes a hybrid working model. This is a permanent role focused on teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Project Finance deals.
• Develop and implement project finance strategy.
• Lead structuring and execution of project financing deals.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Act as main representative for Project Finance.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

Fluent English

Solid UK experience in Project Finance sector

Ability to bring in new local business / contacts

Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis

Experience in Strategic Leadership

Experience in Financing and Investment Oversight

Job description

Ref: 22920

Your New Salary: £85-135k depending on seniority (candidates from middle to senior level are being considered)

Job status: Permanent. Hybrid working, with 1 day WFH

Location: London

Report to: Head of Corporate Banking

Summary

• The role's primary responsibility is to lead/head up Project Finance deals
• The position will look to grow a project finance book sourcing transactions from the primary and secondary market.

Strategic Leadership

• To develop and implement the branches project finance strategy aligned with the branch goals
• To provide guidance on project feasibility, funding structure and investment opportunities

Financing and Investment Oversight

• To lead structuring, negotiation and execution of complex project financing deals
• To oversee preparations (outsourced) of financial models, forecasts and support financing decisions.

Team Development

• To build and maintain relationships with other financial institutions and funding partners.
• To foster an environment of knowledge sharing with the wider Corporate Banking Department

Financial Planning and Analysis

• To identify, assess and mitigate financial risks
• To ensure compliance with branch policies and procedures and regulatory requirements

Risk Management and Compliance

• Develop branch Project Finance policies and procedures
• Monitor market conditions and regulatory changes to assess their impact on project finance strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the main representative for Project Finance for the branch.
• To deliver high level presentations internally and externally.

Skills You'll Need to Succeed

• Fluent Mandarin and English;
• Solid UK experience in Project Finance sector;
• Able to bring in new local business / contacts;
• Good experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
• Experience in Strategic Leadership, Financing and Investment Oversight

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.