Analyst - Project Finance - Energy & Water Desalination Industry

Your Job Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)

- Develop and audit complex financial models of international standard, with relevant accounting and taxation practices for greenfield and brownfield projects.

- Perform the necessary techno-commercial analysis, sensitivities, due diligence, risk assessment and quantification of its impact in the structuring of debt, equity, guarantees or other forms of financing.

- Engage in the internal approvals process which may include interface with different teams such as credit, integrity, legal and other teams as well as the management and the board.

- Ensure appropriate legal documentation is in place for all deals and that financial close is achieved in a timely fashion.

- Perform financial modelling of Power, Desalination, industrial wastewater treatment development opportunities.

- Support the project finance and business development lead in executing the transaction along with relevant discussions and negotiations with the lenders, offtakers, suppliers and contractors among others

- Collaborate effectively with the Development, Organization, EPC, and Interconnection teams.

- Provide strategic financial, Power including renewable energy Desalination and market analysis as needed.

Qualifications & Skill Sets

- Bachelor's or graduate degree with a focus in finance, economics, or another quantitative field.

- At least 5 years of work experience supporting energy and water desalination industry in a financial modeling and transactional role.

- Previous experience working for a financial advisory firm, IPP, utility, renewable developer, or investment bank preferably in MENA.

- Languages: English, French (preferred), Arabic (preferred)