Director, Infrastructure and Project Finance

Exciting opportunity for a Director, Infrastructure and Project Finance with a leading UK Corporate & Investment Bank. London

Our client is looking for a director to play a leading role in developing and driving forward the infrastructure and project finance strategy whilst creating significant realisable origination opportunities from a proven network of advisors, corporates and sponsors in the market. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned project finance specialist and recognised leader in the sector to join our leadership team.

Primary responsibility includes leading origination activities in sourcing, structuring and implementing highly sophisticated structured project finance deals in all sectors (Core and Core+) (including inter alia; Transportation, Midstream, Renewables, Power, Digital Infrastructure, Regulated Utilities and Social Infrastructure). The role requires extensive engagement with clients (existing clients, new to bank, Financial Sponsors, Advisors, Lending community including both traditional banks and Institutional Investors) and internal partners (Credit, Asset Management, Coverage, Rates, Capital Markets, Ratings Advisory and Legal).

Your accountabilities will include:

• Lead alongside the other Directors. Origination and structuring of infrastructure and project finance transactions that support the core franchise providing a magnificent client experience & ensuring full alignment with the bank's credit and investment policy.
• Act as Deal Captain for transactions, collaborating closely with all internal and external partners as the need arises and taking ownership of driving forward internal processes to deliver successful financial close on transactions.
• Act as a mentor for junior I&PF talent, providing significant guidance and teaching for junior members of staff and developing their abilities appropriately.
• Build and maintain an internal network, ensuring close interaction with Product Partners, Credit, Coverage, Asset Management and Legal to ensure the strategy and business development activity carried out within the I&PF business is appropriately aligned
• Establish outstanding relationships with new and existing The Bank Bank's client, sponsors and advisors in order to enhance I&PF and Bank's reputation and propose procurement of new business in line with agreed business plans
• Lead deal teams in the presentation and preparation of credit/investment committee applications, internal reports and marketing material
• Maintain a dedicated commitment to and enthusiasm for continued learning across a wide range of different I&PF asset classes, banking products, finance structures and roles.