Associate Director Infrastructure Advisory

Marks Sattin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin in Dublin is seeking an experienced Associate Director (Director level) to lead infrastructure advisory and financing assignments from origination through to execution.

You will build senior client relationships across governments, investors and lenders, originate mandates across Irish, European and international markets, and guide teams across transport, logistics, social infrastructure, data centres, renewable energy and natural resources.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years' experience in infrastructure development, investment or advisory.
• Proven track record in business origination and client relationships.
• Strong project finance and capital markets experience.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex infrastructure advisory and financing assignments from origination of mandates through to execution.
• Develop and maintain senior relationships with clients, investors, lenders, governments and other stakeholders.
• Originate new mandates and identify opportunities across Irish, European and international infrastructure markets.
• Lead business development initiatives across sectors including transport, logistics, social infrastructure, data centres, renewable energy and natural resources.
• Structure and execute debt and equity transactions, ensuring optimal capital structures.
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation, due diligence and investment appraisal.
• Advise clients on infrastructure finance, investment strategy and project structuring.
• Review and develop information memoranda, investor presentations, proposals and growth plans.
• Negotiate with lenders, investors, public-sector stakeholders and other transaction parties.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to the growth of the wider advisory practice.

Skills

Business development

Transaction execution

Project finance

Client relationship management

Financial modelling

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics

CFA/ACA advantageous

Job description

Associate Director / Director - Infrastructure Advisory

A leading global advisory firm is expanding its infrastructure advisory team in Dublin and is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director.

This is a senior opportunity for an infrastructure professional with a strong track record across business development, transaction execution, project finance and client relationship management.

The Role

• Lead and manage complex infrastructure advisory and financing assignments from origination of mandates through to execution
• Develop and maintain senior relationships with clients, investors, lenders, governments and other stakeholders
• Originate new mandates and identify opportunities across Irish, European and international infrastructure markets
• Lead business development initiatives across sectors including transport, logistics, social infrastructure, data centres, renewable energy, and natural resources
• Structure and execute debt and equity transactions, ensuring optimal capital structures
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation, due diligence and investment appraisal
• Advise clients on infrastructure finance, investment strategy and project structuring
• Review and develop information memoranda, investor presentations, proposals and strategic growth plans
• Negotiate with lenders, investors, public-sector stakeholders and other transaction parties
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality project delivery
• Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to the growth of the wider advisory practice

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record in business origination (particularly across Eastern Europe), transaction execution and client relationship management
• 15-20 years' relevant experience within infrastructure development, investment or advisory
• Strong experience in project finance and capital markets
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and debt/equity structuring capabilities
• Sector expertise in one or more of transport, logistics, social infrastructure and/or natural resources
• Strong commercial acumen and an established network across the infrastructure market
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Experience working across multicultural and multidisciplinary environments
• Master's degree in Finance, Economics or a related discipline
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, ACA, are advantageous
• Additional language skills are highly desirable

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