Project Finance Associate / Associate Director

Michael Page; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Riyadh is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to join its Project & Export Finance team. The role involves leading project finance advisory and debt arrangement transactions across various sectors. The successful candidate will manage due diligence, prepare marketing materials, structure debt for projects, and guide team members. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of project finance principles.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead strategic transactions in a high-growth market

Exposure to diverse sectors including energy, petrochemicals, and infrastructure

Professional development within a globally integrated investment banking team

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project/infrastructure advisory or financing, preferably in MENA.
• Strong deal record and product knowledge across project finance lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills; Arabic or Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial due diligence for PPP/project finance transactions.
• Prepare marketing materials including pitch decks and RFP responses.
• Structure debt for greenfield projects with a focus on bankability.
• Oversee financial model development and guide junior team members.
• Manage stakeholder coordination and transaction-specific reporting.

Skills

project finance

PPP advisory

financial modelling

stakeholder management

debt structuring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or Business Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A leading financial institution is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to join its Project & Export Finance team in Riyadh. The role involves leading and supporting project finance advisory and debt arrangement transactions across sectors including PPP, energy, and infrastructure.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a prominent international financial services group operating in the Middle East. The Project & Export Finance team plays a critical role in advising clients on project finance debt raising, supporting government procurement of PPP/BOOT transactions, and deploying balance-sheet solutions across the group. The team is known for its rigorous execution standards, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering tailored financing solutions. The successful candidate will report to the Co-head of Investment Banking and be based in Riyadh, contributing to a dynamic and growing business environment.

Description

• Lead commercial due diligence for PPP/project finance transactions
• Prepare marketing materials including pitch decks and RFP responses
• Structure debt for greenfield projects with a focus on bankability
• Oversee financial model development and guide junior team members
• Manage stakeholder coordination and transaction-specific reporting

Profile

• 5+ years in project/infrastructure advisory or financing, preferably in MENABachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or Business Management
• Strong deal record and product knowledge across project finance lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills; Arabic or Mandarin is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office; CFA qualification and sector experience in Oil & Gas or Energy Transition are advantageous

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead strategic transactions in a high-growth market
• Exposure to diverse sectors including energy, petrochemicals, and infrastructure
• Professional development within a globally integrated investment banking team

Skills

project finance; PPP advisory; financial modelling; stakeholder management; debt structuring