Corporate Finance (Debt Syndication & Project Finance):

Job Description / Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced finance professional with expertise in Debt Syndication, Project Finance Advisory, Corporate Finance, Refinancing, and Credit Advisory. The incumbent will be responsible for independently managing end-to-end financing mandatesfrom business origination and proposal preparation through credit approval, documentation, and loan disbursement.

The role requires strong client management skills, extensive relationships with Banks, Financial Institutions (FIs), and NBFCs, along with the ability to structure financing solutions across diverse industries.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Transaction Execution & Advisory:

- Independently manage debt syndication, project finance advisory, refinancing, restructuring, financial appraisal, project appraisal, and due diligence assignments from mandate origination to financial closure.

- Lead the complete execution cycle, including proposal preparation, lender discussions, credit approval, documentation, security creation, and disbursement.

- Prepare, review, and negotiate term sheets and financing documentation with clients and lenders.

- Manage pre-sanction and post-sanction activities to ensure timely completion of transactions.

- Ensure successful delivery of assignments within agreed timelines while maintaining high quality standards.

2. Financial Analysis & Credit Evaluation:

- Develop, review, and validate detailed financial models for project and corporate financing transactions.

- Analyze financial statements, business models, cash flows, and capital structures to assess creditworthiness and financing requirements.

- Prepare and review CMA Data, Financial Projections, Information Memorandums (IMs), Project Reports, and Credit Proposals.

- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments from a lender's perspective and recommend optimal financing structures.

3. Client Relationship & Business Development:

- Drive business development initiatives by originating new mandates and developing long-term client relationships.

- Identify new business opportunities across sectors and design innovative financing solutions.

- Lead client presentations, prepare winning pitches, and convert opportunities into mandates.

- Guide and mentor the team in business origination and proposal development.

4. Banking & Lender Management:

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Banks, Financial Institutions, and NBFCs across multiple levels.

- Coordinate extensively with lenders throughout the credit approval process.

- Present financing proposals to lenders and address their queries effectively.

- Negotiate commercial terms and financing structures to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

- Liaise with lenders to ensure timely sanction, documentation, compliance, and disbursement.

5. Regulatory & Compliance:

- Maintain updated knowledge of RBI regulations, banking policies, lending guidelines, ECB regulations, and restructuring frameworks.

- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements.

- Keep the team informed about changes in regulatory and compliance requirements impacting financing transactions.

6. Stakeholder Management:

- Coordinate with clients to collect financial and operational information required for transaction execution.

- Collaborate with senior stakeholders within banks and financial institutions to facilitate approvals.

- Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of mandates.

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Technical Skills: Debt Syndication, Project Finance Advisory, Corporate Finance, Refinancing & Debt Restructuring, Credit Appraisal & Credit Analysis, Due Diligence, Financial Modelling, CMA Data Preparation, Information Memorandum (IM) Preparation, Fund-Based & Non-Fund-Based Credit Facilities, Term Sheet Negotiation, Loan Documentation, Security Creation, RBI Regulations & Banking Guidelines.

- Experience: 510 years of relevant experience in Debt Syndication, Project Finance, Corporate Finance Advisory, Credit Appraisal, Refinancing, Restructuring, or Investment Banking.

- Proven track record of independently handling financing mandates from origination through financial closure.

- Strong experience working with Banks, Financial Institutions, and NBFCs.

- Demonstrated experience in client acquisition, business origination, and relationship management.

- Experience leading and mentoring teams.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA or equivalent qualification preferred.

- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

- Excellent financial modelling and presentation skills.

- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

- Well-established relationships with Banks, Financial Institutions, and NBFCs.

- Deep understanding of corporate lending, project finance, banking products, and RBI regulations.

- Self-driven, entrepreneurial, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:

- Business Development & Origination, Corporate Finance Advisory, Debt Structuring & Syndication, Financial Analysis & Modelling, Credit Assessment, Client Relationship Management, Banking & Lender Relations, Negotiation & Influencing Skills, Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge.