Choice Group – Public-Private Partnership/Transaction & Financial Structuring Expert Choice Techlab

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai seeks a highly experienced PPP, Transaction Advisory & Financial Structuring Expert to lead complex infrastructure engagements. You will provide strategic, financial and commercial advice across multiple sectors, shaping project structuring, financial modelling and bid processes.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in PPP advisory or related fields, with a track record of delivering transaction advisory assignments and robust knowledge of project financing, risk

Qualifications

• Master’s/ MBA or equivalent with strong finance background.
• 15+ years of experience in PPP advisory, transaction advisory or infrastructure finance.
• Experience with leading advisory or consulting firms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive PPP, Transaction Advisory and Financial Structuring practice across infrastructure sectors.
• Undertake project structuring, financial modelling, feasibility studies, and bankability assessments.
• Lead bid process management, concession structuring and procurement support.
• Advise on PPP models, project financing strategies, risk allocation and commercial structuring.
• Monitor evolving policies, financing mechanisms and PPP frameworks to identify opportunities.
• Perform financial due diligence, viability assessments and funding strategy development.
• Develop innovative financing structures and advise clients on long-term sustainability.
• Support Business Development with technical inputs and client engagement for pursuits.
• Represent the organization in meetings with government agencies, financial institutions and partners.
• Develop thought leadership through white papers, publications and industry presentations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Project finance

PPP frameworks

Concession agreements

Procurement processes

Bid advisory

Due diligence

Project valuation

Risk analysis

Infrastructure funding

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation

Strategic advice

Education

Master’s Degree in Finance

MBA (Finance)

CA/CFA/ICWA or equivalent

Job description

Position: PPP, Transaction & Financial Structuring Expert

Location: Mumbai

Experience: Minimum 15 years

Qualification: Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Infrastructure Planning, Engineering or MBA (Finance). CA/CFA/ICWA or equivalent professional qualification will be an added advantage.

Position Summary

The PPP, Transaction Advisory & Financial Structuring Expert will handle the organization’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Transaction Advisory and Financial Advisory assignments by providing strategic, financial and commercial expertise across infrastructure sectors. The role involves advising public sector clients on project structuring, financial modelling, bid process management, PPP frameworks and investment strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and strengthen the PPP, Transaction Advisory and Financial Structuring practice, providing strategic and commercial leadership across infrastructure sectors.
• Undertake project structuring, financial modelling, feasibility studies, business plans, value-for-money analysis, demand assessment, revenue modelling, project valuation, bankability assessments and investment analysis.
• Drive transaction advisory assignments including bid process management, concession structuring, procurement support and private sector participation.
• Advise clients on PPP models, project financing strategies, viability gap funding, risk allocation and commercial structuring.
• Stay abreast of evolving policies, financing mechanisms, infrastructure investment trends and PPP frameworks to identify new opportunities and strengthen organizational capabilities.
• Undertake financial and commercial due diligence, project viability assessments, funding strategy development and transaction support for infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.
• Develop innovative financing structures, evaluate funding mechanisms and advise clients on project financing, risk allocation and long-term financial sustainability.
• Support the Business Development team by providing technical inputs, commercial insights and client engagement support during pursuits and proposals.
• Represent the organization in high-level meetings, investor interactions, conferences and engagements with government agencies, financial institutions and development partners.
• Develop thought leadership through white papers, technical publications, knowledge notes and industry presentations, positioning the organization as a leading infrastructure advisory firm. Shall be active on social media platforms like LinkedIn.
• Promote innovation, standardization and continuous improvement across the PPP and Transaction Advisory practice.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in PPP advisory, transaction advisory, infrastructure finance or financial structuring, preferably with leading advisory or consulting firms.
• Proven experience in delivering transaction advisory assignments across sectors such as Transport, Urban Infrastructure, Water, Energy, Industrial Infrastructure and Social Infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, project finance, PPP frameworks, concession agreements, procurement processes, bid advisory, commercial due diligence, project valuation (DCF, NPV, IRR), demand and revenue modelling, bankability assessments, risk analysis and infrastructure funding mechanisms.
• Experience in supporting DPRs, feasibility studies, transaction advisory assignments and infrastructure investment decisions across sectors such as Transport, Urban Infrastructure, Water, Energy and Industrial Infrastructure.
• Well-versed with Government of India PPP policies, multilateral-funded projects and infrastructure financing mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to provide strategic advice, manage complex transactions and build long-term client relationships.

Preferred Background:

• Candidates with experience in reputed advisory and consulting organizations such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, CRISIL Infrastructure Advisory, Grant Thornton, RBSA Advisors, Feedback Infra, Primus Partner or similar organizations will be preferred.