Job Openings Project Finance Specialist

About the job Project Finance Specialist

  1. Analyze and conduct feasibility studies of assigned projects through mastering financial modelling in financial aspects including: economic assumptions, financial assumptions, financing structure, and project and/or financial risks.
  2. Procure financing for projects as assigned by performing, without limitation, the following activities:
    • Evaluating and proposing financing approaches, financial instruments and financial institutions that provide the most optimal funding costs at the best terms,
    • Coordinating and conducting request for proposals (RFP) from various financial institutions,
    • Liaising with business development teams when selecting project advisors i.e. legal counsellors and financial advisors,
    • Coordinating in arrangements of project meetings and site visits for project lenders,
    • Preparing project information to support management and financial institutions,
    • Preparing sensitivity analysis studies through mastering financial modelling, and
    • Providing comments on agreements especially for those financing related agreements during negotiations.
  3. Coordinate and arrange documentations necessarily for financing with external and internal stakeholders i.e. project advisors, financial institutions, and business development teams.
  4. Prepare and summarize project information as well as key terms of project financing and document them into the reports for management.
  5. Monitor and control funding utilizations made by projects particularly of the proceeds contributed by the company.
  6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  1. Degree educated with strong academic background preferably in Finance, Accounting, Math or Engineering.
  2. 2 - 5 years of experience in power, utilities, and/or infrastructure finance, M&A, Financial Advisory, Investment Banking or similar function
  3. Fluent in English both written and verbal.
  4. Extremely proficient in creating and managing financial models in Microsoft Excel. In particular, a good understanding of business valuation and/or project finance modelling.
  5. Able to manage workload effectively and deliver quality work on schedule.
  6. Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.
  7. Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a friendly, entrepreneurial, team environment.
  8. CFA or other relevant qualification is a plus.