Vice President, Infrastructure Project Finance

Our market leading Structured Finance department (ESFO) is responsible for i) marketing, ii) originating and iii) structuring project finance transactions in the EMEA region across the Infrastructure and Energy sectors. As part of Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB), ESFO's main responsibilities include the structuring, financial and rating advisory and the execution of loans for our clients in the region. A particular strength of ESFO is financial advisory capability that has broadened in scope from advising on lending but now includes equity advisory capability and procurement advisory. The strategy of the team is to increase this broadening of scope whilst expanding the geographical and sectoral focus in order to support clients whilst contributing to the broader GCIB strategies around FIs, Distribution and Cross Sell. As part of our Structured Finance department, the Infrastructure team cover the Infrastructure transactions across EMEA and in particular, is in charge of leading i) the marketing, ii) the origination and iii) the structuring discussions for these., Operating as a product expert, contributing to the origination, structuring and execution of the project finance product in the Infrastructure sector. Required to work closely with Relationship Managers to manage client sales/client interaction in order to support product development, risk solutions and cross-sell opportunities.,

• Leading or assisting business development activities, such as specific marketing initiatives, and pitch opportunities.
• Managing day to day client or counterparty interactions within the Infrastructure project finance area at a counterpart level; identifying and understanding client needs in order to develop and originate product solutions.
• Assisting the team with responses to Request for Proposals with high quality and accurate output.
• Managing deal negotiations within specified limits.
• Assisting the team with the preparation of Information Memorandums and generally support the execution of advisory mandates under the supervision of more senior staff.
• Analysing and interpreting a range of complex financial and market data sources to understand product performance and potential impact.
• Managing the credit application process and presenting credit cases to internal audiences, showing an understanding of credit requirements to develop a compelling business rationale to enable transactions.
• Reviewing documentation and carry accountability for the appropriate level of sign off, ensuring that documents are further actioned as appropriate.
• Act as the first point of contact for technical and client related issues, liaising with other stakeholders to seek resolution and / or escalating as required.
• Leading or assisting specified internal projects, setting short term objectives to maximise sales and revenue generation. Accountable for wider division projects.
Relationship with other functions and stakeholders
• Maintain and enhance good working relationships with stakeholders, across the region and globally to share best practices, provide support and develop effective local policies and procedures appropriate to the Company, and working in support of the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.
• Overseeing collaboration with internal stakeholders, including other product areas such as Securities, to ensure appropriate engagement and support to develop, secure and maximise product cross-sell opportunities.
  
  Previous experience working in project finance
• Significant relevant industry experience with a specialism within Infrastructure project finance, Thorough knowledge of credit, risk management, market and legal aspects of project finance
• Knowledge of the competitor landscape within project finance
• Commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Interpersonal and networking skills, Degree Level and/or relevant industry expertise, Excellent communication skills
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• A proactive, motivated approach
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• A structured and logical approach to work
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A creative and innovative approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel/Word/Power Point)
• The ability to articulate and implement the vision/strategy for the business
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

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