Project Finance Sr. Analyst

Our client, the Structured Finance Department of a Global Bank, is looking for an Sr. Analyst to join its North America Project Finance Group.

The North America Project Finance Group is a leading banking franchise providing advisory, structuring, and lending services to large strategic investors and private equity sponsors. The group covers the growing infrastructure industry (including digital infrastructure, transportation, and social infrastructure), the power industry (including conventional power generation, renewable power generation, and storage), and the natural resources industry (including LNG terminals, midstream assets, and renewable fuels), with a growing focus on ESG-themed projects. The franchise is consistently ranked at the top of the Project Finance league tables, both in North America and globally.

With a strong focus on debt structuring and arranging, you will be involved in all stages of transactions, from composing early-stage proposals and pitch books, to due diligence and execution, and ultimately to managing a successful financial close.

The Analyst will provide analytical and marketing support to senior bankers through the preparation of financial models, complex credit analyses, credit applications, term sheets, presentation materials (pitch books), and industry research, as well as through ongoing monitoring and review of the group's lending portfolio.

The position will be sector-agnostic, working with bankers across all industry groups in North America. This position reports directly to a senior colleague assigned to managing the pool of junior staff (Analysts and Associates). The Analysts will be actively involved in working with Associates as part of deal teams.

Role Objectives:

• Transaction Support and Execution:
• Assist in negotiating, structuring, and executing new transactions
• Participate in due diligence, focusing on understanding deal elements and risk assessment
• Cross-sell products such as Debt Capital Markets, Financial Advisory, and Ratings Advisory
  
• Financial Analysis and Documentation:
• Prepare and present internal memos for new transactions
• Assess profitability and prepare credit applications
• Build and manipulate complex financial models for project finance clients and transactions
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and best practices
  
• Team Leadership and Workflow Management:
• Coordinate, delegate, and review work of junior Analysts
• Manage workflows and resource allocation
• Provide guidance, feedback, and oversight to team members
  
• Client and Market Engagement:
• Support marketing and origination of new transactions
• Prepare pitch books and marketing materials
• Attend client meetings with senior colleagues
• Participate in bank meetings, industry events, conferences, and seminars
  
• Portfolio Management and Reporting:
• Monitor and manage existing transactions
• Process waivers, amendments, and special credit requirements
• Provide ad hoc reports for management
• Conduct research and analytics on specific sectors, regions, or loans
  
• Cross-departmental Collaboration:
• Work with various internal departments (middle/back office, Nikko, USCB, global counterparties)
• Coordinate with other departments having overlapping clients
  
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Educational Background and Experience:
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in project finance, leveraged finance, or investment banking preferred
• Strong understanding of Project Finance, Infrastructure Finance, Public Finance, Structured Finance, and related areas
  
• Analytical and Technical Skills:
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency in financial modeling and cash flow analysis
• Strong accounting skills and ability to interpret financial statements
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong presentation skills for both internal and external audiences
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues
• Comfortable negotiating with clients and key industry contacts
  
• Leadership and Teamwork:
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Capable of mentoring and guiding junior colleagues
• Highly collaborative and flexible in team environments
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse setting
  
• Personal Attributes:
• Quick learner adaptable to new processes and systems
• Self-driven and motivated with a strong sense of ownership
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Organized thinker capable of synthesizing large amounts of information
  
• Industry Knowledge:
• Good understanding of project finance, infrastructure finance, public finance, structured finance, project bonds, project loans, loan sales & syndication, debt capital markets, financial advisory, investment banking, financial guarantees, and public-private partnerships (PPPs)
  
  
  

This role requires a well-rounded finance professional who can balance analytical rigor with strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling complex financial transactions, managing relationships at various levels, and contributing to the growth and success of the project finance group.