Overview
This role will lead the financial analysis and modeling for Power and Desalination projects, and development projects across the globe. It will support several project finance and M&A transactions each year with the goal of developing into a deal lead role on such transactions in the future.
Your Job Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)
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Develop and audit complex financial models of international standards, with relevant accounting and taxation practices.
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Perform the necessary due diligence, risk analysis and mitigation strategies in the structuring of debt, equity, guarantees or other forms of financing.
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Engage in the internal approvals process which may include interface with different teams such as credit, integrity, legal and other teams as well as the management and the board.
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Ensure appropriate legal documentation is in place for all deals and that financial close is achieved in a timely fashion.
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Perform financial modeling of Power, Desalination, industrial wastewater treatment development opportunities.
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Support structuring of Power Purchase Agreements with potential offtake customers.
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Support project financing and M&A transactions with 3rd party investors, lenders and/or tax equity providers.
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Collaborate effectively with the Development, Organization, EPC, and Interconnection teams.
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Provide strategic financial, Power including renewable energy Desalination and market analysis as needed.
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Review project documents to assess their commercial and contractual implications, specifically for project financing structures.
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Maintain and share knowledge on the executed projects and emerging best practices in the industry.
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Review all contract documentation to understand the requirements in a deal.
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Work on optimizing the tax structure of the projects and reviewing and implementing in the model any accounting and tax related requirements.
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Perform financial analysis on projects.
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Engage with the banks to support financing relationships and negotiations
Requirements
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Graduate degree with a focus in finance, economics, or another quantitative field.
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At least 3 to 7 years of work experience supporting the energy and Desalination industry in a financial modeling and transactional role.
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Previous experience working for a leading IPP, utility, renewable developer, or investment bank preferably in MENA..