VP of Investment Banking

London Source: WhatJobs

£120,000–£180,000

We are supporting a specialist financial advisory platform with the appointment of a Vice President within its Energy Transition Investment Banking team, with a particular focus on debt advisory and project finance. The successful individual will work across a broad range of renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure transactions, advising developers, infrastructure investors, utilities and financial sponsors on the structuring and execution of complex debt financings.

The role offers significant exposure to senior clients and lenders, with responsibility across transaction execution, financial structuring and junior team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the execution of project finance and debt advisory mandates across renewable energy and energy-transition infrastructure.
Advise clients on:
Non-recourse and limited-recourse project financing
Acquisition financing
Refinancing
Construction debt
HoldCo and portfolio-level financing
Bridge facilities
Structured debt solutions
Manage financing processes from initial structuring through to financial close .
Develop and review detailed financial models, debt sizing, sensitivities and financing scenarios.
Coordinate lender processes, including preparation of financing materials, lender outreach, term-sheet comparison and negotiation.
Support clients through due diligence, credit approval, documentation and closing.
Work across technologies including:
Solar
Onshore and offshore wind
Battery energy storage
Grid and transmission infrastructure
Hydrogen and renewable fuels
Wider energy-transition infrastructure
Maintain relationships with commercial banks, infrastructure debt funds, institutional lenders and other financing providers.
Manage Analysts and Associates throughout live transactions.
Support senior bankers with origination, pitch preparation and development of new client relationships.
Contribute to the continued growth of the firm's Energy Transition franchise.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is likely to bring:

Strong experience in project finance, debt advisory, infrastructure finance or energy investment banking.
A demonstrable track record of executing debt transactions within renewable energy or infrastructure.
Strong understanding of project finance structures, debt sizing, covenants, credit metrics and lender requirements.
Advanced financial modelling and valuation capability.
Experience managing lender processes and negotiating financing terms.
Strong client-management skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
Experience supervising junior team members.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.