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• Company

  J.D.Search & Selection Ltd

• Location

  UK-London

• Compensation

  Basic c.£65,000 + Bonus + Bens

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  11 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  584285

Our Client is a leading financial adviser within debt and PPP/PFI/ Project Finance transactions to public and private sector clients in the UK and overseas. Covering Transport:Utilities:Education:Energy:Health and Defence, they offer a structured career path and exposure to the largest and highest profile infrastructure projects.

Based in the London office, the role will be at Manager level, working on a wide range of transactions and business development opportunities, ensuring these are carried out to a high quality level, reporting to a  Director to ensure delivery of successful deal/transactions.  This role offers the potential for significant development and promotion for strong performers.

The Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role are:

    * Project managing individual transactions.

    * Negotiating alongside clients on transactions.

    * Carrying out borrower and lender research.

    * Developing Sector and product knowledge.

    * Overseeing the development and evaluation of financial models with the capability to

       sensitise key inputs and stress test financial covenants.

    * Drafting and reviewing information memoranda, bid documentation, issues papers

      and reports prepared for external consumption.

    * Assisting on pitching for new work, including the preparation and presentation of

      documentation.

    * Participating proactively in other team business development activities.

    * Liaising with team and ensure they are fully briefed.

    * Delegating work to, supervising and developing team members.

    * Building and maintaining good relationships with clients, legal advisers and lenders.

    * Liaising with clients on any issues that arise.

    * Identifying problem areas suggesting solutions/seeking advice for solutions.

    * Performance management and coaching junior staff as required.

The Person

Qualifications

    * All UK staff who have not passed a Financial Services Authority (FSA) approved  

       exam will be required to do so.

    * Educated to degree level and Studying for a professional qualification is optional for

       experienced Corporate Finance staff who join with no professional qualification.

Experience

    * Relevant experience gained in a related environment.  A project finance background  

       would be beneficial.

    * Experience of large, highly complex assignments would be well regarded.

    * Developed understanding of PPP/PFI process and rationale.

    * Broad knowledge of funding project finance transactions.

    * Commercial understanding and business acumen.

For further details and a full job specification please contact Julian Davey in confidence on 0207 6289111 and email your CV to JD@JD-SS.com