Manager Project Finance

We are looking for a highly motivated Manager Project Finance to join a dynamic finance team and take an active role in complex financing arrangements, investment evaluations, and strategic funding initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing financing solutions, coordinating financial stakeholders, and managing transactions in a fast-paced and collaborative business environment. Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field,
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in structured finance, project finance, corporate lending, investment banking, or financial advisory,
• Proven track record in arranging financing facilities, evaluating funding alternatives, and coordinating complex financial transactions,
• Experience working with commercial banks, international financial institutions, investment companies, financial advisory firms, or corporate finance teams,
• Good understanding of credit agreements, financing structures, debt instruments, and associated financial risks,
• Familiarity with export credit agency (ECA) facilities and internationally recognized loan documentation frameworks, particularly LMA standards, is preferred,
• Experience with capital-intensive investments, long-term financing arrangements, or PPP structures is an advantage,
• Ability to interpret complex financial models and assess project feasibility, cash flow sustainability, and financing requirements,
• Strong business judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English,
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications,
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders,
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of delivering results under demanding timelines,
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and a collaborative working approach,
• Postgraduate education in a relevant discipline is preferred.

Key Responsibilities
• Assess the financial viability of investment opportunities and provide recommendations on funding strategies and capital structures,
• Develop and evaluate financing alternatives by considering cost of capital, repayment profiles, liquidity requirements, and overall financial exposure,
• Build and maintain relationships with local and international lenders, financial institutions, and investment partners,
• Prepare financing proposals and coordinate discussions with potential funding providers,
• Evaluate financial projections, debt service capacity, investment returns, and key transaction assumptions through scenario and sensitivity analyses,
• Support strategic financial planning activities, including liquidity forecasting, debt management, and long-term funding assessments,
• Coordinate the preparation of financial information, transaction materials, and supporting documentation requested by financing parties,
• Participate in commercial negotiations concerning pricing, covenants, security arrangements, repayment terms, and other financing conditions,
• Manage interactions with legal counsel, financial consultants, technical experts, and other external parties involved in financing processes,
• Monitor transaction milestones, follow up on contractual requirements, and coordinate activities necessary to achieve successful financial closing,
• Oversee compliance with financing-related obligations and coordinate post-closing documentation and reporting requirements,
• Identify financial, contractual, and operational risks associated with proposed transactions and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies,
• Present financial assessments, transaction developments, and financing recommendations to senior management,
• Promote effective collaboration within the finance team and contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues.