ASC - Project Finance - Sr Financial Analyst

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

You will be required to perform the following:

• Advise on bankability of project agreements and minimization of financing risk.
• Prepare business plans, financial forecasts, funding strategies and execution plans to support investment decisions and the optimal financing of projects.
• Coordinate the activities of investment banks, project advisors, project lenders and other project consultants in arranging the financing for projects.
• Provide professional and technical expertise for the analysis and solution of complex problems in any Treasury project finance area.
• Participate in and/or lead multi-disciplinary project evaluation and development teams assigned to grow and enhance current operations and profitability and to facilitate the successful implementation of the Company’s development strategies.
• Provide work direction and support to junior analysts. Mentor and develop talent within the organization.
• Keep abreast of and analyze international, regional and local economic and banking data; identify trends that may impact the Company; advise management on potential opportunities and alert management of potential risks.

Requirements:

• As the successful candidate, you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Information Systems, Engineering or Business. An MBA or other advanced business degree is preferred.
• Possess at least seven years of related project finance and corporate finance work experience, preferably in a banking environment or a major refining, petrochemical or energy industry corporation.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with significant experience in Project & Structured Finance, Export Credit Agency Financing, Islamic Finance, the Debt Capital Markets, and the structuring of bankable commercial agreements.
• Significant exposure to joint venture development of mega-projects, EPC contracts, commercial & partnership Negotiations, financial modeling, economic evaluations, cash flow & variance analysis, project engineering and/or project management experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility in the position and to effectively interact with all levels of management, including senior leadership.
•  Demonstrated ability to work within a matrix organization and with multi-disciplinary project teams and consultants to effectively and efficiently deliver results.
• Experience in leading and managing teams and/or organizations.
• Negotiation experience with and comprehension of complex legal agreements and banking documents.