Analyst Project Finance and Infrastructure Advisory- KSA

EY; Riyadh; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a dynamic Infrastructure Advisory professional in Riyadh to enhance their PFIA team. The role involves advising on large-scale projects, mentoring junior staff, and utilizing strong financing knowledge. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management and public-private partnerships, with exceptional analytical capabilities. Attractive compensation package and ongoing professional development opportunities are on offer.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Transformative leadership coaching

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience in infrastructure projects.
• Experience with feasibility studies and project financing transactions.
• Strong desire to develop professionally in infrastructure finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in developing strategies for infrastructure projects.
• Advise on structuring and closing financing for projects.
• Mentor junior team members and provide project management assistance.

Skills

Project financing

Public-private partnerships (PPP)

Analytical capabilities

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Job description

We’re looking for a dynamic Infrastructure Advisory professional to join our

PFIA team under the Strategy and Transactions (SAT) group as part of our continued growth and success. As part of our PFIA team, you’ll develop your commercial capabilities working with our global networks and fast-moving, emerging clients. Our diverse client portfolio will build your capabilities in pitching, briefing, managing relationships, and challenging assumptions. In our friendly, collaborative environment, you’ll receive the support, formal training, and coaching you need to progress quickly along the career path you choose.

Your key responsibilities

As part of the PFIA team, you will be responsible for assisting clients in developing and implementing strategies to advance large-scale infrastructure and other projects. You will advise on the structuring and closing of financing for infrastructure projects and procurements, including the development, structuring, and negotiation of contract terms.

You will need to demonstrate a deep understanding of capital project/program funding, financing, and delivery mechanisms at local, state, and national levels to support client project analysis and provide project and program management assistance to clients and project teams on large projects. Developing and mentoring junior team members will also be a key part of your role.

Skills and attributes for success

Individuals with good knowledge of public-private partnerships (PPP), concessions, and project financing structures will do well in this role. Project financing knowledge, with an understanding of project financial modeling and financing markets, would be highly valued. An understanding of economic or social infrastructure procurement and delivery is also beneficial.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least 10+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects and proven project management skills.
• Experience in feasibility studies, structuring project financing transactions, procurements, and the commercial aspects of related documentation.
• Proven quantitative analytical capabilities; ability to build market-accepted financial models is preferred.
• Outstanding critical thinking skills with the ability to solve unstructured problems.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to develop professionally in infrastructure finance and policy sectors.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in a top-tier advisory or consulting firm, infrastructure service provider, bank, relevant government agency, or other relevant sector.
• Professional qualifications such as CP3P or CFA are advantageous.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Additionally, we provide:

• Continuous learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate future challenges.
• Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching, and confidence to become the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.