Project Finance Lead – Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Confidential Jobs; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Malaysia seeks a senior finance leader to direct regional project finance, M&A and ESG financing across Asia’s energy transition. You will lead capital raising, structure green and sustainability-linked instruments, and manage relations with development banks, PE sponsors, and lenders.

The role offers leadership of a regional finance team and exposure to founders, C-suite, and global markets.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in project finance, corporate finance, or investment banking, with CFA or equivalent designation
• Proven track record in renewable energy transactions and infrastructure financing
• Experience in a PE-backed environment or high-growth energy platform preferred; with understanding of capital markets, ESG finance, and risk structuring

Responsibilities

• Lead capital raising and investment structuring for debt, equity, and blended finance
• Structure green bonds and ESG-aligned financing tools
• Manage relationships with development banks, institutional investors, and commercial lenders
• Structure and execute project finance for solar, wind, storage and hybrid projects
• Oversee financial modeling, risk allocation, and bankability assessments
• Negotiate term sheets and financing agreements; coordinate due diligence with legal and technical teams
• Lead M&A and investment support for renewable assets across Asia
• Prepare investment memos, board papers, and dashboards for senior leadership
• Build and mentor a high-performing regional finance team

Skills

Capital raising

Project finance

Financial modeling

ESG finance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

CFA designation

Job description

• Lead capital raising efforts including debt, equity, and blended finance instruments
• Structure green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and other ESG-aligned financing tools
• Manage relationships with development banks, institutional investors, and commercial lenders

Project Finance Execution

• Structure and execute project finance deals for solar, wind, battery storage, and hybrid projects
• Oversee financial modeling, risk allocation, and bankability assessments
• Negotiate term sheets, financing agreements, and coordinate due diligence with legal and technical advisors

M&A and Investment Support

• Support acquisition and divestment of renewable energy assets across Asia
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation, and investment committee presentations
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize asset performance and returns

Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with PE sponsors, board members, and strategic partners on financial strategy
• Prepare investment memos, board papers, and financial dashboards for senior leadership

Regional Leadership

• Navigate regulatory frameworks and market dynamics across diverse Asian jurisdictions
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team with deep sector expertise

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in project finance, corporate finance, or investment banking, with CFA or equivalent designation
• Proven track record in renewable energy transactions, corporate restructuring exercises and infrastructure financing
• Experience in a PE-backed environment or high-growth energy platform preferred; with understanding of capital markets, ESG finance, and risk structuring

Why This Role Matters

• A rare opportunity to lead financial strategy in Asia’s energy transition
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives
• Entrepreneurial culture with regional mobility and leadership growth
• Direct exposure to founder, C-suite, private equity sponsors, and global capital markets