Project Finance Advisory - Associate

Job description

Profile Summary Assisting 1) the origination of new business opportunities and relationship, 2) on financial advisory mandates and 3) Project Finance / Structured Finance transactions together with the Power and Energy Transition and PFI/Infrastructure team in London as required by the MDs. Duties and Responsibilities Support financial advisory mandate Origination of suitable transactions Ensure that financial advisory mandates are executed with due attention paid to maximising sponsor returns and in a timely manner Ensure that transactions are structured to mitigate risks to the appropriate degree Cross-market and cross-sell where possible including products Contribute to overall professional management of client relationships Financial modelling and & Pitchbook preparation where relevant Provide general support and assistance to the team assigned from time to time To collaborate and communicate with managements in Mizuho MEA RHQ, Mizuho Saudi Arabia Company and other Mizuho team related to Project Finance and Structured Finance Other duties as may be requested by the Managing Director and/or Team Head in support of the Department’s ongoing business requirements. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Project Finance financial advisory experience - essential Financial modelling skills - essential Knowledge of project and corporate finance structures, coupled with the ability to develop innovative solutions for the client – essential Customer relationship management and marketing skills – essential Knowledge of relevant markets and sources of finance – essential Language skills English / Arabic – essential Middle East transaction experience – highly desirable Originate to Distribute experience – highly desirable Sector knowledge across Power, Renewables, Natural Resources and PFI/Infrastructure - desirable Working knowledge of relevant areas of law and accounting – desirable Degree or equivalent qualification - essential Banking training or experience – essential Project Finance experience - essential