Project Finance Associate

Pearse Partners; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure bank seeks an AVP for Project Finance Origination in London. This role involves supporting and executing finance transactions, analyzing financial documents, and managing client relationships, ideal for professionals with substantial experience in project finance or related fields.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in project finance or relevant financial institution.
• Familiarity with PD/LDG models, KYC, and compliance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support origination and execution of project finance transactions.
• Analyse financial statements and assist in structuring debt solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Credit applications

Team player

Job description

Pearse Partners has been mandated by a tier 1 Infrastructure Bank to hire an AVP into their Project Finance Origination team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 3+ years of experience in project finance or working in a large financial institution/ other relevant roles in the industry, advisor or finance.

Responsibilities:

• Support the origination and execution of infrastructure and project finance transactions
• Analyse financial statements, models, due diligence and legal docs
• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and marketing debt solutions to clients
• Prepare client-facing materials and ensure compliance approval
• Contribute to asset management and broader ISD initiatives as needed

Key Requirements:

• Experience supporting project finance or infrastructure debt transactions
• Strong analytical skills with exposure to financial modelling and credit applications
• Familiarity with internal systems (e.g. PD/LDG models, KYC, compliance workflows)
• Ability to prepare client materials and manage deal execution processes
• Proactive team player with solid understanding of banking procedures