Project Finance Senior Associate

CFA Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CFA Institute in London is seeking an Assistant Vice President to support the analysis, structuring and execution of Project Finance transactions spanning renewables and infrastructure. The role requires strong credit analysis skills, familiarity with FCA regulations and a track record in project/structured finance, with 5+ years of experience.

You will liaise with Head Office and the international network to develop the Bank's international Project Finance business and manage a designated

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business.
• CFA is preferred.
• 5+ years in Project/Structured Finance (renewables and infrastructure) experience.
• Excellent credit analysis skills.
• Familiar with FCA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analysis, structuring and execution of Project Finance transactions.
• Prepare concise business proposals and lead internal credit processes.
• Collaborate with lawyers to complete facility documentation.
• Manage a portfolio of transactions including annual reviews and waivers.
• Liaise with Head Office and international network to support international Project Finance business.

Skills

Credit analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business degree

Job description

A leading banking institution wish to recruit within the project finance team, as an Assistant Vice President you will be responsible to assist with the analysis, structuring and execution of Project Finance transactions (renewables and Infrastructure)

Overview:

Liaise with Head Office and the Group's international network to support the development of the Bank's international Project Finance business and provide high quality products and services to the Bank's client

Write concise business proposals and lead and complete the internal credit process in line with the policies and requirements of the Bank's procedure

Ability to analyse strengths and weaknesses of projects/structure in such transactions successfully taking into account the technology and commercial contracts proposed, regulatory and legal backdrop, and counterparties involved;

Collaborate with in-house and external lawyers to complete facility documentation and ensure the agreements are acceptable and protect the Bank's interests

Manage a designated portfolio of existing transactions, including the active portfolio management of a subset of existing clients.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, conducting annual reviews, handling waiver requests and completing all associated post-lending management tasks in accordance with the Bank policies and procedures

Experience:

• Degree educated in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred
• 5 years plus work experience in the Project/Structured Finance sector (renewable energy, Infrastructure)
• Excellent credit analysis skills
• Familiar with all applicable FCA regulations