Director, Project Finance (Energy/Infrastructure, Data Centre)

caliber8; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an experienced Director for Project Finance in Singapore to lead energy and infrastructure financing initiatives across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a proven track record in project finance, and the ability to manage client relationships and drive successful financing deals. This role involves overseeing the deal lifecycle and mentoring junior professionals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project finance or structured finance.
• Success leading infrastructure or energy-related transactions in SEA.
• Familiarity with debt structuring and syndication.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination and execution of project finance deals.
• Oversee full deal lifecycle from structuring to closing.
• Cultivate relationships with investors and sponsors.

Skills

Project finance expertise

Client-facing skills

Strategic mindset

Mentorship experience

Job description

Director, Project Finance (Energy/Infrastructure, Data Centre)

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an experienced project finance professional to head its infrastructure and energy financing efforts across SEA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead origination and execution of project financing deals in sectors such as renewables, and digital infrastructure.
• Act as the lead on client mandates, overseeing the full deal lifecycle, from initial structuring to credit approvals and closing.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with institutional investors, infrastructure sponsors, and regional corporates across the APAC region.
• Collaborate with syndication and coverage teams to secure buy-in and ensure successful distribution strategies.
• Align deal flow with the firm’s commercial objectives, risk appetite, and sustainability goals.
• Guide and mentor a small team of junior and mid-level professionals, fostering strong execution capability and sector knowledge.
• Contribute to internal cross-functional collaboration with M&A, leveraged finance, structured finance, and capital markets teams.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in project finance or structured finance within a major financial institution or advisory platform.
• Demonstrated success leading infrastructure or energy-related transactions in Southeast Asia.
• Familiarity with senior/junior debt structuring, underwriting, and syndication.
• Strategic mindset with strong client-facing skills and commercial acumen.
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience preferred.
• A high degree of initiative, ownership, and the ability to operate autonomously.