The Company
A foreign bank with an established global project finance platform is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Project Finance team in Sydney.
The Role
The role will focus on infrastructure and renewable energy transactions across Australia, with hands-on involvement in origination, structuring, execution and ongoing portfolio management.
This is a high-exposure role within a lean and collaborative team, offering broad responsibility across the full deal lifecycle and direct interaction with senior stakeholders both locally and offshore.
Key Responsibilities
Support the origination of new project finance opportunities across infrastructure and renewables
Play a key role in the structuring and execution of project finance transactions, including bilateral and syndicated facilities
Build and review detailed project finance financial models, including base case and downside scenarios
Prepare and review credit papers, investment memoranda and approval materials
Coordinate transaction execution, including liaison with sponsors, advisors, lawyers and technical consultants
Assist with due diligence, including review of technical, legal, insurance and market reports
Manage a portfolio of existing project finance assets, including ongoing monitoring, waivers, amendments and stakeholder engagement
Support senior team members with internal and external presentations and market initiatives
About You
Experience in project finance, infrastructure or structured finance within a bank, advisory firm or financial institution
Strong understanding of infrastructure and renewable energy project structures, including risk allocation and security packages
Advanced financial modelling skills, ideally with direct project finance modelling experience
Exposure to origination, deal execution and credit processes
Ability to operate effectively in a small, hands-on team with competing priorities
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with external stakeholders
Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business or a related discipline
What's On Offer
Opportunity to join a globally recognised foreign bank with a strong project finance franchise
Broad exposure across origination, execution and portfolio management
Hands-on role with real responsibility and visibility in a lean team
Competitive remuneration and strong long-term career development prospects