Senior Project Finance & Funding Strategist

Gizli Şirket; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gizli Şirket in Turkey seeks a Manager Project Finance to lead complex financing arrangements, evaluate funding options, and coordinate stakeholders across lenders and partners in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in structured or project finance, strong English, and a proven track record of delivering financing solutions, risk assessment, and successful financial close through collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in structured finance, project finance, corporate lending, investment banking, or financial advisory.
• Proven track record in arranging financing facilities, evaluating funding alternatives, and coordinating complex financial transactions.
• Experience working with banks, international financial institutions, investment firms, or corporate finance teams.
• Good understanding of credit agreements, financing structures, debt instruments, and associated financial risks.
• Familiarity with export credit agency (ECA) facilities and internationally recognized loan documentation frameworks, particularly LMA standards, is preferred.
• Experience with capital-intensive investments, long-term financing arrangements, or PPP structures is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret complex financial models and assess project feasibility, cash flow sustainability, and financing requirements.
• Strong business judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of delivering results under demanding timelines.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and a collaborative working approach.
• Postgraduate education in a relevant discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the financial viability of investment opportunities and provide recommendations on funding strategies and capital structures.
• Develop and evaluate financing alternatives by considering cost of capital, repayment profiles, liquidity requirements, and overall financial exposure.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and international lenders, financial institutions, and investment partners.
• Prepare financing proposals and coordinate discussions with potential funding providers.
• Evaluate financial projections, debt service capacity, investment returns, and key transaction assumptions through scenario and sensitivity analyses.
• Support strategic financial planning activities, including liquidity forecasting, debt management, and long-term funding assessments.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial information, transaction materials, and supporting documentation requested by financing parties.
• Participate in commercial negotiations concerning pricing, covenants, security arrangements, repayment terms, and other financing conditions.
• Manage interactions with legal counsel, financial consultants, technical experts, and other external parties involved in financing processes.
• Monitor transaction milestones, follow up on contractual requirements, and coordinate activities necessary to achieve successful financial closing.
• Oversee compliance with financing-related obligations and coordinate post-closing documentation and reporting requirements.
• Identify financial, contractual, and operational risks associated with proposed transactions and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies.
• Present financial assessments, transaction developments, and financing recommendations to senior management.
• Promote effective collaboration within the finance team and contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues.

Skills

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Postgraduate education preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Gizli Şirket in Turkey seeks a Manager Project Finance to lead complex financing arrangements, evaluate funding options, and coordinate stakeholders across lenders and partners in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in structured or project finance, strong English, and a proven track record of delivering financing solutions, risk assessment, and successful financial close through collaborative leadership.