Some of the key tasks the successful candidates will be required to perform include:
Project structuring and delivery: support senior colleagues as they assist clients on scoping and developing projects through the full project life cycle. This work may include determining project requirements and financial, commercial and risk assessments to inform project structure and delivery.
Financial modelling: prepare whole life financial models for infrastructure projects and develop and test payment mechanisms for individual projects.
Contract development: prepare financial requirements for procurement/contract documentation for projects.
Funding market engagement: participate in engagements with prospective funders, maintain an active engagement with debt/equity funding markets for capital projects.
Negotiation: support senior colleagues negotiating commercial terms for contract documentation.
Stakeholder management: actively maintain strong relationships with clients, both in managing current business engagements and developing future opportunities.
Advising on environmental, social, and corporate governance requirements that are relevant to the financing of major capital projects.
General advisory work: oversee and manage general financial advisory and evaluation work, including financial statement analysis, financial robustness assessments, market analysis and options analysis.
Reports/memoranda: research and prepare reports/memos for senior management on a wide variety of issues.
Qualifications/Knowledge
Relevant third level degree, preferably in economics, finance, commerce or other related discipline.
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA) is highly desirable.
Experience
Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to):
At least 5 years relevant experience in a financial advisory role, banking or sustainable finance, supporting the delivery of major capital projects and programmes.
Skills
Excellent numerical and analytical skills, together with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and influence others.
A positive team member with an ability to collaborate with colleagues, multi-disciplinary advisory teams, and stakeholders.
Excellent communications (written, oral and presentation) skills.
Commercially minded, innovative, decisive and highly organised.
An ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, deal with conflicting agendas and meet deadlines.
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