Project Finance – Associate (Transaction Management)

ING Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an Associate to join their Transaction Management team in London. The role involves executing complex project finance transactions in the Infrastructure, TMT, and Energy sectors. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, strong analytical and financial modeling skills, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment and support various aspects of transaction execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Infrastructure, TMT, or Energy sectors.
• Strong credit analysis and financial modeling skills required.
• Familiarity with loan documentation and deal execution processes.

Responsibilities

• Support origination efforts by preparing financial models and marketing materials.
• Run internal risk rating and loan pricing models to assess transaction viability.
• Prepare and process credit approval packages and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Manage documentation and closing processes for transaction execution.
• Participate in client meetings and due diligence activities.
• Analyze transaction structures and recommend optimal financing solutions.
• Collaborate with teams including Credit Risk, Legal, and Loan Operations.
• Coach junior colleagues and contribute to team development.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

CFA qualification

Job description

Overview

Focus: Infrastructure, TMT, Energy

Are you passionate about shaping the future of infrastructure, technology, and energy through project financing? ING is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Transaction Management (TM) team as an Associate.

This is a dynamic front-office role within ING’s Transaction Management team, where you’ll be at the centre of executing complex project finance transactions across Infrastructure, TMT, and Energy sectors. You’ll work closely with client-facing teams and deal principals to support origination efforts and take ownership of the execution process from structuring to closing.

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Desirable

• CFA qualification

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with exposure to either Infrastructure, Energy or TMT sectors.
• Strong credit analysis and financial modelling skills
• Familiarity with loan documentation and deal execution processes

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative, analytical, and commercially minded
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Global mindset and eagerness to learn across sectors

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting origination efforts by preparing financial models, marketing materials, and term sheets
• Running internal risk rating and loan pricing models to assess transaction viability
• Preparing and processing credit approval packages and coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Managing transaction execution, including documentation, conditions precedent, and closing processes
• Participating in client meetings and due diligence activities
• Analysing transaction structures and providing recommendations on optimal financing solutions
• Collaborating across teams including Credit Risk, Legal, and Loan Operations
• Coaching junior colleagues and contributing to team development

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