Project Finance Director

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

The role of Director exists to lead in marketing activities, origination of new business, execution of transactions and providing strategic and business development support to senior management in delivering the team, unit and department’s budget and objectives.
The role will require management of junior staff and the management of multiple project teams of internal and external staff in changing and high pressure situations to tight deadlines.
The role also requires strong communication skills as there will be various interfaces both within the wider SMFG organisation locally (marketing & support departments), across EMEA and globally as well as externally including client facing dealing including marketing, at the most senior level.

Background

The role sits within the TMT team reporting into the Head of TMT.
The role would involve leading on marketing, transaction origination and execution, leading deal teams and possibly with responsibility for a particular subsector of the team’s business – with a full EMEA scope
The role would also provide support to the team head and senior department management on strategic and management tasks and new business development across EMEA.
There is a significant customer facing element to the role covering all types of customers including industry, private equity, banks and financial institutions, advisors and government. The role is expected to have its own network of customers, advisors and other industry players.
Internally, the role would interface with various other departments in EMEA, Branches across the regions and other global divisions to colleagues in Nikko CM and other SMFG entities.

Facts and Scale

The role requires extensive knowledge of Project and Infrastructure Finance theory, practice, documentation and execution and may include knowledge of other financing approaches such as corporate trade, leasing and asset finance.
The role will be responsible for helping to train and support colleagues with internal processes and lead multiple project teams – both within GIF and across the department and externally.  The role will also involve an element of direct support, training of or mentoring for junior colleagues.
There may be a budget specific to the role and the role has responsibility in delivering the budget of the GIF Group.
Main interfaces/relationships are with:

• ISD Team and department members up to GM level
• Credit department, loans admin, CPD, legal, other marketing departments (CBD1 &2, GTFD, SPD etc), OAD, Nikko CM (DCM and swaps), LCM, TD etc in EMEA to GM and CEO EMEA from time to time.
• Other EMEA offices.
• Other regions and head office for specific transactions and marketing activities relating to Technology and EEI
• Customers (financial and industrial equity), other banks and financial institutions, DFIs & ECAs lawyers, accountants, specialist engineers, insurance advisors, public sector up to national government level – at senior and CxO level

It would be expected that the role would work on at least 10-20 transactions each year in lead roles.
The role requires managing own time and that of other staff and resources in changing and challenging environment and management support tasks on strategy and business development.

Competencies

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!