Project Finance Transaction Management - Director
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Transaction Management (TM) team as Lead for the Project Finance pillar, which encompasses Infrastructure, TMT, and Energy sectors. This is a senior position within the front office, dedicated to lending activities. As the team lead, you will hold primary responsibility for overseeing a team and managing several critical processes associated with lending transactions. Acting as a player-coach, you will collaborate with bankers of varying experience levels who are responsible for executing new lending transactions. Additionally, you will work closely with client relationship managers and sector experts to originate new lending opportunities. This role presents an excellent prospect for an experienced lending or sector banker seeking to move into team management and contribute to the growth of ING’s UK business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role:
The Transaction Management team will be involved in every new lending transaction, working closely with the client relationship managers and/or the Deal Principals. The TM PF lead will take responsibility for the oversight of many of the key processes, which include:
Financial modelling with sensitivity analysis and validation of key assumptions
Running internal models including risk ratings and loan pricing, and interfacing with risk management to establish the appropriate internal risk rating and risk appetite
Supporting commercial approval processes (Greenlight committee)
Preparing and efficiently processing of credit approval packages including annexes and all requisite attachments
Interfacing with loan operations and limit owners
Ensuring compliance with internal policies
The responsibility for deal closing including final CPs and obtaining the final loan documents
Preparation of marketing materials
Compiling business comparables, and conducting analysis on debt structures, performance metrics, and debt pricing
Supporting the deal principal in term sheet negotiations
Analysis of different transaction structures and providing recommendations
Attending meetings and calls with clients including transaction-related due diligence
Managing special projects as directed by TM Management
Working with and coaching junior colleagues by supporting them in their personal and professional development.
Qualification/Education
Essential: University level education in finance/economics/accounting/management/engineering (or similar);
Desirable: CFA
Experience/Knowledge
Essential: 10+ years of relevant banking experience at a leading financial institution
Desirable: Prior experience in project finance across infra, TMT, and Energy sectors
Personal Competencies
Strong credit skills.
Experience in negotiating loan documentation
Ability to work effectively across functions and demonstrated capabilities as a player-coach
Strong interest and prior experience in wholesale banking and in at least one of the relevant sectors
Openness to learning about new industry sectors
Experience with both origination and execution of project finance loans
Understanding of debt capital markets
Commitment and dedication to continuously improving team performance and methods of working
Possession of a global mindset
Authentic and confident presentation and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
Self-motivated and willing to work in a deal-oriented and deadline-driven environment
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanour
Previous team management experience is desirable but not strictly required.
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