Project Finance Assistant Manager

Karadeniz Holding; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 400,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunity

One day off on your birthday

Comprehensive Private Health Insurance

Professional and personal training &\u

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Job summary

Karadeniz Holding seeks a Project Finance Assistant Manager for its Project Finance team in Istanbul HQ. The role requires 4–7 years in investment banking, project finance, M&A, and related fields, with strong financial modeling and English communication skills.

You will participate in due diligence with top international institutions, assist in term sheets and loan docs, and prepare financial reports for banks and investors. Hybrid work and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or other qualified discipline
• 4-7 years of experience in investment banking, project finance, M&A, debt restructuring, financial advisory, business and strategic planning, valuations, feasibility studies in banks, private equity, investment companies or Big 4 advisory departments
• Good understanding of project financing and structured finance concepts including project finance structures, debt documentation, and non-recourse financing principles
• Strong financial analysis, legal documentation, and communication skills, with advanced financial modeling capabilities
• Hard-working, detail oriented, problem solver, proactive and team-player
• Capable of handling multiple tasks according to deadlines with a focus on key details
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Excellent command of Excel and PowerPoint; strong financial modeling experience is required, Exposure to international energy and infrastructure projects would be an asset
• Exposure to international lenders, ECAs, DFIs, and commercial banks would be an asset
• CFA designation or candidate status would be preferred

Responsibilities

• Support strategic financial decisions of the company by providing financial data and analysis, including financial modeling, risk assessment, and investment analysis
• Actively participate in due diligence activities with leading international financial institutions and private equity firms for long-term syndicated and bilateral structured financings, respond to investors’ queries regarding financial statements and project specifics, and coordinate due diligence processes with lenders, advisors, legal counsels, technical consultants, and other stakeholders
• Assist in teaser preparations, term sheet and loan documentation discussions in multiple jurisdictions, and support financing transaction execution processes
• Prepare management reports and presentations, investment memoranda, financing presentations, and internal approval materials
• Prepare financial and operational reports requested by banks and act as a bridge between the investors and related internal departments and 3rd parties
• Support the management of relationships with existing and prospective lenders, investors, and financial institutions
• Build, maintain, and update financial models, including debt sizing, cash flow forecasting, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis, and financing structure evaluation, Support related departments such as finance operations, business development, legal, tax, audit and budget departments if needed
• Monitor financing conditions, covenant compliance, and lender reporting requirements
• Support funding activities for new projects, acquisitions, and other strategic investments
• Support refinancing, restructuring, and capital raising initiatives as required
• Conduct financial, commercial, and risk assessments of new projects and investment opportunities

Skills

Financial modeling

Financial analysis

English fluency

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or other qualified discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Founded in 1948, Karadeniz Holding is a visionary industry leader that focuses on innovation while supporting growth with an emphasis on economic and environmental sustainability in a wide range of industries, primarily energy and shipbuilding.

Operating in more than 20 countries with more than 3.000 employees from 30 different nationalities and having an installed capacity of more than 8,000 MW, the Group generates reliable and clean electricity on 4 continents with its fleet of 45 Powerships™ and 11 LNG vessels provides employment for more than 10 thousand people worldwide. Karadeniz Holding manages the Powership™ fleet under its international brand Karpowership, meets 10%-100% of the electricity needs of the countries it operates in Europe, Africa, America and Asia. With its high-capacity energy solutions, including Powership™, land-based plants and floating LNG infrastructure, Karpowership assists countries and companies in their energy transition processes.

We are looking for a “Project Finance Assistant Manager” to be assigned to our “Project Finance” located in “İstanbul HQ.”.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or other qualified discipline of reputable universities,
• 4-7 years of experience in the fields of investment banking, project finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, debt restructuring, financial advisory, business, and strategic planning, valuations, feasibility studies in banks, private equity, investment companies or Big 4 advisory departments,
• Good understanding of project financing and structured finance concepts including project finance structures, debt documentation, and non-recourse financing principles,
• Strong financial analysis, legal documentation, and communication skills, with advanced financial modeling capabilities,
• Hard-working, detail oriented, problem solver, proactive and team-player,
• Capable of handling multiple tasks according to deadlines with a focus on key details,
• Excellent command of written and spoken English,
• Excellent command of Excel and PowerPoint; strong financial modeling experience is required, Exposure to international energy and infrastructure projects would be an asset,
• Exposure to international lenders, ECAs, DFIs, and commercial banks would be an asset,
• CFA designation or candidate status would be preferred.

WHAT AWAITS YOU?

• Support strategic financial decisions of the company by providing financial data and analysis, including financial modeling, risk assessment, and investment analysis,
• Actively participate in due diligence activities with the leading international financial institutions and private equity firms for long-term syndicated and bilateral structured financings, respond to investors’ queries regarding financial statements and project specifics, and coordinate due diligence processes with lenders, advisors, legal counsels, technical consultants, and other stakeholders,
• Assist in teaser preparations, term sheet and loan documentation discussions in multiple jurisdictions, and support financing transaction execution processes,
• Prepare management reports and presentations, investment memoranda, financing presentations, and internal approval materials,
• Prepare financial and operational reports requested by banks and act as a bridge between the investors and related internal departments and 3rd parties,
• Support the management of relationships with existing and prospective lenders, investors, and financial institutions,
• Build, maintain, and update financial models, including debt sizing, cash flow forecasting, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis, and financing structure evaluation, Support related departments such as finance operations, business development, legal, tax, audit and budget departments if needed,
• Monitor financing conditions, covenant compliance, and lender reporting requirements,
• Support funding activities for new projects, acquisitions, and other strategic investments.
• Support refinancing, restructuring, and capital raising initiatives as required,
• Conduct financial, commercial, and risk assessments of new projects and investment opportunities.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Hybrid working opportunity,
• One day off on your birthday,
• Comprehensive Private Health Insurance,
• Professional and personal training & development opportunities,
• Exclusive discounts and campaigns for employees.

In line with our "One World" philosophy, we are adding success to our achievements with our colleagues, candidates, and all stakeholders. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, language or gender and we crown our success with our diversity.

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