Director, Energy and Infrastructure Group

CREDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in investment banking seeks a senior professional to contribute to project finance transactions in the Energy & Infrastructure Group, focusing on India. The role involves transaction origination, execution, and client relationship management, requiring a minimum of 10 years in project finance, particularly in renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in project finance with sector knowledge.
• Ability to handle multi tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Deep experience in the Indian project finance market and renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to identifying financing and advisory opportunities in the Asia region.
• Execute transactions including negotiation and financial modeling.
• Mentor junior team members and support client relationships.

Skills

Excellent influencing and communication skills

Business development/sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Business Administration

Finance or any other relevant discipline

Job description

Summary

Contribute to the origination/ execution of project finance transactions (arranging & advisory) in the Energy & Infrastructure Group covering the Asia region but with a strong focus on India, under the supervision of MD in charge of India and Head of EIG Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to identifying financing and advisory opportunities for the team in the region with primary focus on India
• Contribute to the origination of project finance and related transactions for Greenfield and brownfield projects in the key sectors of Power & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Metals & Mining and Infrastructure, including refinancing and acquisition transactions in the capacity of advisor, arranger and financial advisor
• Execute all aspects of said transactions, through negotiation of the term sheet, credit process, financial modelling, due diligence, documentation, through to Financial Close
• Generate side business for other departments of Credit Agricole CIB where appropriate in relation to the projects followed, i.e. GIB, forex, interest rate hedging and DCM business.
• Mentoring of the more junior team members
• Contribute to developing and maintaining new and existing client relationships, in order to support the team in growing business in the region, including preparation of marketing related material

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the Hong Kong Compliance manual and the Financial Crime Policy. Complete any mandatory training in line with legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.
• Refrain from taking any steps which could lead to the removal of certification of fitness and properness to perform the role.
• Undertake all necessary steps to satisfy the annual certification process.
• Comply with all applicable conduct rules as prescribed by the relevant regulator.

Role Requirements

• Minimum 10 year experience in project finance specially with knowledge of the sectors
• Bachelors or Masters in Business Administration, Finance or any other relevant discipline
• Ability to deal with multi tasks and work within a dynamic and evolving environment
• Excellent influencing and communication skills - both written and verbal
• Experience in dynamic sales environment with strong business development/sales skills
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and influencing skills
• Excellent written and spoken English;
• Deep experience of the Indian project finance market, renewable energy and infrastructure in particular