Finance

Lead Project Finance Analyst

  • Full Time
  • Germany
  • 42044146

**********Please only apply if you are an EU/UK Passport holder**************

**********Please note this role requires relocation to Saudi Arabia*************

PE Global is currently recruiting for a UK/European Lead Project Finance Analyst for a leading multi-national Integrated Energy company based in Saudi Arabia.  

We are seeking a Lead Project Finance Analyst to join their Capital Markets department.

Operating within the Finance Business Line, focusing on providing expert financial advice to organizations developing new renewable energy projects or joint ventures.

Successful candidates will be responsible for delivering expert analysis on the project financing and/or structured financing of potential joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions in the renewable energy, clean technology, power, and sustainable infrastructure sectors. This role involves managing large and complex, non-routine financial or banking projects with little precedent; developing and interpreting data used in highly technical and confidential analysis; assisting in solving complex business challenges and creating alternatives or options to mitigate risk and improve performance; and developing policies, programs, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise on the bankability of project agreements and strategies to minimize financing risk.
  • Develop business plans, financial forecasts, funding strategies, and execution plans to support investment decisions and optimize project financing.
  • Coordinate activities with investment banks, project advisors, lenders, and consultants to arrange financing for projects.
  • Provide professional and technical expertise to analyze and resolve complex issues related to project finance.
  • Participate in and/or lead multi-disciplinary teams to evaluate and develop projects, enhance operations, improve profitability, and ensure the successful execution of the company’s development strategies.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior analysts, mentoring and developing talent within the organization.
  • Monitor and analyze global, regional, and local economic and banking data to identify trends that may impact the company. Advise management on potential opportunities and risks.

Minimum Requirements:

  • As the successful candidate, you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Information Systems, Engineering, or Business. An MBA or other advanced business degree is preferred.
  • Possess at least seven years of related project finance and corporate finance work experience, preferably in a banking environment or a major refining, petrochemical, or energy industry corporation.
  • Strong preference will be given to candidates with significant experience in Project & Structured Finance, Export Credit Agency Financing, Islamic Finance, the Debt Capital Markets, and the structuring of bankable commercial agreements.
  • Significant exposure to joint venture development of mega-projects, EPC contracts, commercial and partnership negotiations, financial modeling, economic evaluations, cash flow and variance analysis, project engineering, and/or project management experience is highly desirable.
  • Ability to quickly establish credibility in the position and effectively interact with all levels of management, including senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a matrix organization and with multi-disciplinary project teams and consultants to effectively and efficiently deliver results.
  • Experience in leading and managing teams and/or organizations.
  • Negotiation experience with and comprehension of complex legal agreements and banking documents.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Sean Lewis on +44 20 45126600 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to sean.lewis@peglobal.co.uk