Senior Financing Specialist

Company Description

DEMA Energy is a leading-edge data center operator based in Saudi Arabia and Oman, specializing in high-performance computing and digital asset infrastructure. Our mission is to build and manage the most efficient and secure data facilities in the MENA region, driving innovation in the digital economy. We are committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and technological advancement.

Role Summary

The Senior Financing Specialist will be a cornerstone of our growth, responsible for securing and managing the complex financing required to execute our ambitious project pipeline. You will be instrumental in structuring and executing a multi-million-dollar capital raise strategy comprising debt, project finance, and equity. This role requires a hands-on expert in financial modeling who can also manage relationships with global financial institutions and lead deals from origination to close.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling and Analysis:
• Develop, maintain, and own complex project finance models for our project pipeline, including detailed cash flow projections, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning.
• Analyze and report on key financial KPIs relevant to capital raising, such as IRR, NPV, DSCR, and project returns.
• Conduct thorough credit risk assessments to ensure the bankability of our projects.
• Capital Raising and Deal Execution:
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive financing materials, including information memorandums, financial models, and business cases to present to lenders and investors.
• Structure and negotiate financing terms for a variety of instruments, including non-recourse project debt, recourse loans, and corporate facilities.
• Manage the end-to-end financing process, including investor outreach, due diligence, and deal closing. You will be the primary coordinator for the virtual data room and all related inquiries.
• Portfolio and Stakeholder Management:
• Oversee the financial structuring of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and other project-specific entities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a network of banks, financial institutions, and investment partners.
• Manage post-closing obligations, including covenant monitoring, compliance, and regular reporting to lenders and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of direct experience in project finance, structured finance, or infrastructure investment, preferably within a bank, private equity fund, or project developer.
• Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling and building complex, auditable models from scratch.
• Demonstrable experience in closing non-recourse debt transactions and structuring SPVs.
• Deep understanding of credit approval processes, credit risk assessment, and the key requirements of lenders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to create compelling investment prospectuses and present financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.

Preferred:

• MBA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience in the energy, power, or renewable infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with the financing landscape and key financial institutions in the GCC region.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.