Agency Finance Associate

Success Matcher Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Matcher Recruitment's client in Washington, DC, seeks an Associate for its Agency Finance practice, focusing on cross-border financing and essential infrastructure projects across emerging markets. You will advise DFIs, multilateral banks, and regional development banks, handling loan participations and risk instruments.

The role emphasizes early responsibility, a clear career framework, mentorship, and global opportunities, with strong language requirements and NY or DC bar eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience: Current Associate (Class Years 2022-2025) with a background in project finance, structured finance, or corporate finance from a leading domestic or international law firm.
• Sector Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with energy/infrastructure projects and a familiarity with the mechanics of development finance institutions (DFIs).
• Language Skills: Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French is highly preferred for cross-border transactions.
• Soft Skills: Action-oriented mindset with the desire to take on significant deal responsibility early in your career.
• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to the State Bar of New York or District of Columbia (or eligible to waive in).

Skills

Action-oriented mindset

Deal responsibility early

Spanish/Portuguese/French language

Cross-border financing knowledge

DFI familiarity

Education

State Bar Admission (NY or DC)

Job description

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Our client's market-leading Agency Finance practice focuses on complex, cross-border financing transactions within emerging markets globally. This group is at the forefront of essential infrastructure projects in Latin America, Central and South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East.

As an Associate, you will advise development finance institutions, multilateral agencies, and regional development banks. Your work will span a diverse array of sectors including renewable energy, financial services, telecommunications, and transportation. You will handle a high-sophistication portfolio involving project finance, corporate lending, loan participations, and political risk insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience: Current Associate (Class Years 2022-2025) with a background in project finance, structured finance, or corporate finance from a leading domestic or international law firm.
• Sector Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with energy/infrastructure projects and a familiarity with the mechanics of development finance institutions (DFIs).
• Language Skills: Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French is highly preferred due to the nature of the cross-border transactions.
• Soft Skills: Action-oriented mindset with the desire to take on significant deal responsibility early in your career.
• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to the State Bar of New York or District of Columbia (or eligible to waive in).

Why is this a great opportunity?

• Defined Career Path: Our client utilizes a transparent "Framework for Success," providing clear expectations for advancement at every seniority level.
• Mentorship & Growth: Access to holistic mentoring programs and a dedicated Center for Career Advancement to help you craft your professional identity.
• Social Impact: Work on "essential infrastructure" projects that directly contribute to the economic development of emerging nations.
• Premier Benefits: Includes industry-leading parental leave, global wellness programs, and a robust 401(k) matching structure.