Project Finance Vice President

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 VP exists to both provide support and to lead roles in the execution of transactions as well as marketing activities and origination of new business.
• The role requires strong analytical skills and will involve the review and analysis of information including customer financial statements, project finance financial models, due diligence and legal documentation.
• The role also requires strong communication skills as there will be various interfaces both within the organisation (Credit, Syndications, Operations etc) as well as externally including client facing dealing including marketing, deal execution and DD/KYC.

Background

• The role sits within the Growth Infrastructure Finance (“GIF”) Group, reporting into a Director within the GIF Team. 
• Generally this role would be providing support to Director level employees running transactions, both on analysis and administration tasks and taking significant element on transactions or parts of larger ones – including running some transactions.
• There is a significant customer facing element to the role, including gathering information (KYC, DD etc) and attending customer meetings, marketing and transaction execution. The role may be expected to have its own network of customers, advisors and other industry players.
• Internally, the role would interface with various other departments including portfolio management and Credit and to colleagues in Nikko and with other regions at the highest level.

Position Description

• The role requires significant knowledge of Project and Infrastructure Finance theory, practice, documentation and execution 
• The role has no formal direct reports but will be responsible for helping to train and support colleagues with internal processes and will take team leading roles as part of project teams – both within GIF group and across the departments and externally.  The role may also involve an element of direct support or mentoring for junior colleagues.
• Although there is not a budget specific to the role, the role is supporting the achievement of the team budget.
• 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.
   - Other EMEA offices.
   - Other regions and head office for specific transactions and marketing activities.
   - 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 6-12 transactions each year with some lead roles.
• The role requires managing own time and some management support tasks on strategy and management reporting tasks.
• The role may involve new business development in certain areas.

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!!