Vice President, Project & Export Finance, Riyadh

Our client is seeking a Vice President with origination, structuring and arranging aexperience in ECA financing to join the team in Riyadh and play a key role in supporting the growing business in Saudi Arabia. The individual will support Riyadh and Dubai based teams in the origination and execution of ECA transctions in the Kingdom

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead origination, in coordination with product and coverage teams, of ECA financing opportunities with KSA corporate and Government entities.
• Lead the development of outbound ECA business from the KSA by acting as the programme specialist for medium/long-term financing products offered; act as the main point of contact within the global EF team for such products; lead deal origination with KSA exporters and other relevant entities.
• Support the team in origination of project finance advisory assignments where such relate to ECA financing.
• Lead or support, as relevant, execution of ECA financing mandates with clients in the Kingdom, in collaboration with other relevant teams. In the case of project finance advisory opportunities, lead the coordination of ECA financing related aspects with the global Export Finance team.
• Collaborate effectively across multi-functional teams to deliver universal banking product range to clients, maximizing cross-sell opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Over 7 years of experience in banking / infrastructure finance, with relevant experience in export finance of at least 4 years.
• Demonstrated track-record in structuring and execution of ECA transactions; understanding of ECA’s motivations, policies and procedures.
• Experience with transactions in the KSA; understanding of the local infrastructure financing market and relevant stakeholders.
• Experience in Energy Transition sectors will be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication (in English) and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Experience with loan distribution and institutional placement / arranging would be an asset.
• Advanced analytical & presentational skills, proficiency in MS Office (word, excel and power point).
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Arabic will be an advantage.