Senior Associate: Project Finance

4 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa Pele Energy Group Full time
The Role

The Senior Associate will oversee various elements of the Investment and Funding cycle to secure investments in and the financing of projects. This Senior Associate will report directly to the Senior Project Finance Manager or Department Head and will assist in leading the Investment & Funding Group’s activities in all matters pertaining to the financial, commercial, economic and risk evaluation/analysis of projects that Pele Green Energy (‘’PGE’’) and Pele Natural Energy (‘’PNE’’) has invested in all future projects that the Pele Energy Group (“PEG or Group’’) will invest in. The Senior Associate will also contribute to the strategic direction the business unit providing input where required.

Job Responsibilities
  • Lead the financial modelling and analysis supporting investment decisions for new project development 
  • Lead the financial and commercial scope of works to ensure that all projects that have received Preferred Bidder Status successfully reach Financial Close on time and within required investment returns
  • Lead financial and commercial scope of works to ensure that all projects that reach Financial Close get to Commercial Operation Date
  • Support Project Development Business Unit in the project development process
  • Develop innovative funding structures and techniques to enhance the companies’ competitiveness and ability to raise capital
  • Maintain detailed financial models for each transaction from the start of the development process through the successful closing of projects
  • Manage the interactions with internal project stakeholders to provide valuation guidance throughout the business development process, advising them on alternative structures and expected investment returns
  • Defend project economics and risks in review committees, and prepare the financial analysis required for Investment Committees
  • Advise project stakeholders and management on commercial agreements, risk allocation, bankability of contracts, and financing alternatives
  • Lead in the structuring, negotiating, and execution of transactions 
  • Lead the process for a financial partner/lender selection, including preparing teasers, PIMs, and engaging with prospective counterparties to clarify project valuation, risk allocation, assumptions, and market perspectives
  • Lead engagements with external stakeholders to develop new pipeline for the business and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
  • Provide input into the strategic direction of the business unit

Requirements

  • Finance degree or any other related.
  • 6-8 years’ experience in Project Finance; Renewable energy experience preferable.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong reporting analytics skills.
  • Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

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