KPMG - Policy Expert - Project Finance

Job Title: Consultant

Practice: Industrial and Infrastructure Development Advisory (IIDA) KPMG India

Location: Kanpur

Role: Project Finance & Policy Expert

Education: Master's in Finance or Economics

About KPMG G&PS IIDA:

The Industrial and Infrastructure Development Advisory (IIDA) practice of KPMG in India has been instrumental in advancing India's development objectives. We bridge the gap between the Governments vision and execution, driving impactful initiatives across infrastructure, industrial, MSME development, tourism, leisure, and sports. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates cutting-edge strategies, regulatory expertise, and global best practices. Our team of multi-domain experts has successfully delivered strategic engagements of national importance, providing guidance and insights to central and state governments, Public Sector Units (PSUs), and multilateral institutions.

Role Overview:

KPMG India is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Planning and Policy expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drafting and implementing state/central government policies, rules, and regulatory-related tasks, project appraisals, and project costing.

Key Responsibilities:

- Project Finance: Structure and manage the financing for large infrastructure projects, including debt and equity funding.

- Government Project Finance: Focus on financing and managing infrastructure projects undertaken by government entities.

- Credit Appraisal: Evaluate the creditworthiness of infrastructure projects and their sponsors, ensuring the financial viability of the project and the borrower.

- Risk Assessment: Identify and analyze the risks associated with infrastructure projects, such as construction delays, operational risks, and regulatory risks.

- Financial Modeling: Develop and analyze financial models to assess the financial feasibility of infrastructure projects, including cash flow forecasting and debt capacity analysis.

- Project Advisory: Provide financial advice to governments, project developers, and investors on the financing and structuring of infrastructure projects.

- Fund Raising: Secure funding for infrastructure projects through various sources, such as debt, equity, and government grants.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Postgraduate (Master's in Finance or Economics) with at least 7 years of professional experience.

- Experience in drafting and implementing state/central government policies, rules, and regulatory-related tasks, project appraisals, and project costing.