Debt Advisory Director, Infrastructure (Project Finance)

JR Italy; Milano; In loco; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

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A leading advisory platform in Milan seeks a highly experienced Debt Advisory Director to drive complex financing solutions across infrastructure sectors. The role demands expertise in project finance, strong business development skills, and leadership capabilities. Candidates should have a proven track record in structuring and executing infrastructure transactions, along with the ability to mentor a high-performing team. This senior position offers significant visibility and the opportunity to influence high-impact transactions across Europe.

Servizi

Dynamic environment

Long-term career growth potential

High visibility and influence

Competenze

• Experience in infrastructure project finance, ideally in debt advisory.
• Strong deal track record in structuring complex transactions.

Mansioni

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in infrastructure project finance.
• Lead the full lifecycle of debt advisory mandates.
• Oversee development and review of project finance models.

Conoscenze

Business Development

Financial Analysis

Negotiation

Leadership

Formazione

Master’s degree

CFA charterholder

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Debt Advisory Director, Infrastructure (Project Finance), Milano

Client: InfraBe

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Director – Debt Advisory, Infrastructure (Project Finance)

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and commercially driven Debt Advisory Director to join a fast-growing infrastructure advisory platform in Milan. The successful candidate will play a key role in originating, structuring, and executing complex debt financing solutions across infrastructure sectors including renewable energy, transport, utilities, and social infrastructure.

This is a senior position requiring deep technical expertise in project finance, a strong understanding of the debt market (banks and funds), proactive business development skills, and proven leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Origination & Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in infrastructure project finance debt advisory.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with sponsors, developers, and financial institutions.
• Create and deliver compelling pitches and proposals.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity to inform strategy.
• Lead the full lifecycle of debt advisory mandates from structuring through to financial close.
• Build and oversee sophisticated financial models assessing project economics, debt sizing, and sensitivities.
• Negotiate complex financing documentation (e.g., term sheets, loan agreements, intercreditor arrangements).
• Manage all due diligence workstreams and liaise with legal, technical, and commercial advisors.
• Coordinate and negotiate with a range of lenders including banks, institutional investors, DFIs, and ECAs.

2. Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Oversee the development and review of project finance models to ensure quality and lender compliance.
• Conduct deep analysis of project risks, mitigants, and financial outcomes.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Associates and Analysts.
• Promote a collaborative, commercially focused culture within the team.
• Share technical expertise and guide juniors through live transactions.
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the infrastructure advisory platform.
• Share market intelligence and transaction insights across the wider team.
• Represent the firm at key conferences, industry events, and client engagements.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience across infrastructure project finance, ideally within debt advisory, project finance lending, or principal debt investment.
• A strong deal track record in structuring and executing complex infrastructure transactions.
• Deep understanding of project finance frameworks, risk allocation, and legal documentation.
• Outstanding financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities with proven client-facing success.
• A well-developed network within the infrastructure finance community.
• Strong team leadership and mentoring experience.
• A Master’s degree or CFA charterholder is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer:

• A senior role with high visibility and influence in a growing advisory platform.
• The opportunity to work on complex and high-impact infrastructure transactions across Europe.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with long-term career growth potential.
• Exposure to both pure debt assignments and integrated M&A + debt structuring mandates.