Strategic Debt & Project Finance Associate

KPMG Türkiye; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Türkiye is seeking a Capital & Debt Associate in its Advisory team to support debt advisory, project finance, refinancing, restructuring and lender advisory engagements for domestic and international clients.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/economics/engineering, 3–4 years of relevant experience, strong IFRS and Turkish GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel/financial modelling skills. Strong analytical, communication, and drafting abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in Financial Advisory, Corporate Banking, Transaction Services, Audit, Project Finance, Restructuring or Debt Advisory, preferably within Big Four firms or reputable financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, debt financing, greenfield investments, capital structures, refinancing and restructuring processes.
• Experience in financial analysis, due diligence, financial modelling and transaction-related reporting.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and Turkish GAAP, with advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Knowledge of project finance structures, including debt sizing, debt sculpting, DSRA/MSRA, cash sweep mechanisms and covenant structures, is a very strong asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support debt advisory, project finance, refinancing, restructuring, bid advisory, Independent Business Review and lender advisory engagements for domestic and international clients.
• Analyze historical and projected financial performance, including profitability, cash flow, working capital, liquidity, debt capacity and capital structure.
• Review and challenge business plans, financial projections and key assumptions, including downside case analyses.
• Develop and review financial models for greenfield/brownfield project finance, refinancing/restructuring and long-term bid/tender processes.
• Evaluate financing structures, debt arrangements, refinancing alternatives, covenants, debt sizing/sculpting and other financing optimization tools.
• Support restructuring and refinancing assignments by assessing existing debt structures and strategic alternatives.
• Prepare Teasers, Information Memoranda, IBR reports, lender materials, financial due diligence reports, presentations and other transaction-related deliverables.
• Assist in financing and restructuring processes, including lender discussions, debt syndications, negotiations and transaction execution.
• Coordinate with borrowers, lenders, advisors and other stakeholders throughout engagements
• Contribute to proposals, business development activities and client presentations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Due diligence

Financial modelling

IFRS & Turkish GAAP

Debt advisory

Project finance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration/Engineering (or related field)

Tools

Excel

Job description

KPMG Türkiye is seeking a Capital & Debt Associate in its Advisory team to support debt advisory, project finance, refinancing, restructuring and lender advisory engagements for domestic and international clients.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/economics/engineering, 3–4 years of relevant experience, strong IFRS and Turkish GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel/financial modelling skills. Strong analytical, communication, and drafting abilities are essential.