J.D. Search & Selection Limited


Manager - Project Finance -Infrastructure

Remuneration: Market Rate

Location: Abu Dhabi
A leading financial adviser on debt financing and PPP/PFI Project Finance transactions to public and private sector clients based in the UK and overseas

Assignment Details

Our Client's team is a leading financial adviser on debt financing and PPP/PFI/ Project Finance transactions to public and private sector clients based in the UK and overseas, in the following sectors: Defence, Education, Energy & Natural Resources, Health, IT & Telecom and Real Estate.


The team offers wide ranging advice in relation to major projects, from feasibility studies, through project structuring, evaluation & negotiation, through to financial close and post-contract services (such as refinancing & variations).


Based in the London office, the role will be at Manager level, working on a wide range of transactions and business development opportunities, ensuring these are carried out to a high quality level, reporting to an Associate Director, Director or Partner to ensure delivery of successful deal/transactions.


This role offers the potential for significant development and promotion for strong performers.


The Responsibilities


The key responsibilities of the role are:



  • Project managing individual transactions

  • Negotiating alongside clients on transactions

  • Carrying out borrower and lender research

  • Developing Sector and product knowledge

  • Overseeing the development and evaluation of financial models with the capability to sensitise key inputs and stress test financial covenants

  • Drafting and reviewing information memoranda, bid documentation, issues papers and reports prepared for external consumption

  • Assisting on pitching for new work, including the preparation and presentation of documentation

  • Participating proactively in other team business development activities

  • Liaising with team and ensure they are fully briefed

  • Delegating work to, supervising and developing team members

  • Reporting to clients and Partners and Directors on transaction progress

  • Building and maintaining good relationships with clients, legal advisers and lenders

  • Liaising with clients on any issues that arise

  • Identifying problem areas suggesting solutions/seeking advice for solutions

  • Performance management and coaching junior staff as required and

  • Any other duties commensurate with the role.

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