Leading global operator specialised in the complete management of solar and wind assets for the generation of electricity is looking for a Structured Finance & M&A Analyst.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of the Structured Finance team this position will be accountable for the following tasks:
• Financial modelling activities addressing all commercial, technical and financial parameters of the projects for debt financing structuring, project valuation (both greenfield or acquisition of projects in different stages of development) including sensitivity analysis.
• Managing and follow up financial close process in Europe by iterating with the internal teams involved in the process (Technical, Legal, Tax, FP&A) as well as with the financial institutions.
• Preparation of financial models for renewable energy tenders and/or PPA .
• Drafting materials for internal investment approvals, financial close processes and asset sale processes; among others.
• Provide support in all activities associated with debt and equity investment processes (due diligence, documentation review, etc...).
• Supporting the Head of Structure Finance & M&A in the negotiation on the financing terms and conditions with financial entities for the projects carried out by the unit as well as on the final negotiation of the closing project finance documentation.
• Iteration with financial institutions during the financial close process.
• Drafting of presentations and materials for a diversity of internal and external stakeholders and purposes (i.e. project updates, investment approvals, market analysis, etc...).
• Providing assistance to other departments on the main characteristics and conditions to be met by the Project contracts – such as EPC Contract, O&M Contract, Shareholder Agreement -in order to facilitate the financing of the projects.
• Follow up of documentation related to the financing after the closing of the projects carried out by the unit (compliance with Condition Precedent, Covenants, Waiver application, etc.).
• Coordinating and drafting the information required to obtain internal Committee approval for the proposed financing structure of the projects carried out by the unit.
• Support the communication process with internal stakeholders and teams both in Spain and other offices worldwide.
• Other ad-hoc duties.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERTISE:
• Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in Finance or another quantitative or technical field (as engineer)
• +3 years’ experience in corporate finance, financial advisory, project finance and/or debt structuring practices as well as experience in structured finance and M&A execution processes in the renewable energy sector
• Advanced EXCEL skills (financing modelling and sensitivities). Knowledge of EXCEL VBA coding.
• Demonstrable financial modelling experience, including building financial models from scratch with full modelling of financial statements (P&L, Balance, Cash flows) and with special focus on non-recourse project financing models. Financial modelling test will be performed if required.
• Knowledge on project finance modelling key processes and variables: Debt Sizing, DSCR evaluation, Cash Sweeps, Break -Even scenarios, etc.
• Familiar with structured finance and M&A execution processes, especially non-recourse financing structures.
• Project Management skills to lead the rest of the department (Technical, Legal, Tax, FP&A, etc) towards the execution of project finance and M&A transactions.
• English and Spanish language proficiency (both written and spoken).
SOFT SKILLS:
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Teamwork