Director, Project Finance (CIB)Westpac Banking Corporation, Melbourne, AustraliaJob Description
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Permanent full-timeMelbourne, Hybrid workingJoin CIB and be responsible for leading a team of Project Finance professionals
Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB) manages the financial needs of corporate, institutional, and government clients. We are a leading provider of wholesale banking services in the area, with an increasing presence in the Northern Hemisphere region.
The Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) focuses on understanding our clients and their industry to provide our customers with solutions that meet their business needs.
The Project Finance (PF) team is responsible for the provision of non-recourse debt financing solutions for the WIB customer base.
How will I help?
As a Director, Project Finance, you will join CIB and be responsible for leading a team of Project Finance Professionals in the origination, structuring, and execution of complex debt transactions across multiple sectors including Power & Renewables, as well as Infrastructure sectors. You and your team will evaluate the credit quality of these complex debt transactions and be a key member of the Project Finance business ensuring excellence in product delivery, effective utilization of systems, and risk analysis, resulting in customer satisfaction and sustainable profitability.
Internally, you will work closely with members of the PF team, Loan Markets team, Relationship Managers, Industry Analysts, Financial Markets, Legal, and Credit. Externally you will work closely with clients, lawyers, due diligence consultants, and other banks.
Further key responsibilities include:
Participate as a leader of the business focusing on originating new PF opportunitiesPeople management including coaching, developing, and leading a team of PF specialistsDevelop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersHave proactive involvement in the credit decision processesActively participate in origination and customer account planning processIndependently work with customers to assess credit riskUndertake post deal reviews both externally & internallyActively engage target customers and Risk to ensure policies and procedures are compliant What do I need?
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Institutional or Transactional or Investment Banking professional with demonstrable capabilities in structuring, negotiating, documenting, and seeking credit approval for project financings or structured credit approvals.
You will also be a self-motivated leader, with demonstrable team leading experience. You will also possess strong initiative, integral drive, and customer service values, to achieve results with your team.
Further key attributes include:
In-depth knowledge of PF debt structures and other funding solutionsTrack record in leading PF or complex debt transactionsDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of customer and investor marketsStrong cash flow modeling and credit writing skillsAbility to work to tight timetables in a deal-driven environmentStrong analytical skills combined with an understanding of key business driversExperience in the financing of renewable energy and infrastructure projects is preferred How do I apply?
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