My client specializes in financing and development of large-scale solar PV power plants. They have a Europe-wide scope on large-scale solar PV projects, with offices in Germany, Italy and Spain.
Core criteria:
They are currently looking for a head of project finance manager to be based in Munich working on their Solar PV investments
Responsibilities:
- You will work closely with the CEO on project finance deals with a focus on solar PV in Germany, Czech republic, Spain and Italy
- You will lead through the entire process of project finance and be responsible for its development throughout Europe
- Origination of project finance through equity and corporate sponsorship with the European market
- You will be required to lead negotiations and close deals with banks, equity firms and outside investors
- Source and scout sites within the renewable energy market in an attempt to determine the return from investment
- Work with outside agencies on the in order to develop appropriate contracts and legal material for the financing of the projects
- Utilising your skills in risk analysis within solar PV projects
- You will utilize your strong negotiation, financial modelling and contract skills in order to ensure the raising of equity for the renewable energy projects.
- Equity raising and project sale negotiations
- Project development, acquisition strategy and external advisors coordination
Education:
Must have strong finance
Core Requirements:
- 6-10 years working on project finance or private equity in the renewable energy market
- A proven track record of at least 5-10 successful projects taken through to competition
- Strong experience working in the Solar PV sector and preferably other renewable energy projects
- Excellent ability in developing client relationships with the contacts within the financial industry
- Experience working on an international level
- Excellent written and verbal German and English, any other language skills a bonus
- Critical assessment and due diligence of investment opportunities
- Excellent understanding of key tax issues with different deal structures is preferred
General Requirements:
- Ability to travel internationally
- Ability to communicate across all levels of an organization
- Excellent contacts within banking and equity investment
- Ability to work under deadline pressure and deliver high quality results
- Excellent presentation
Key skills:
Renewable energy, strong finance background, large-scale PV projects, team leadership and a good experience in project financing.
For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to jobs@viridiumassociates.com, call us on +44 (0) 203 005 5560, or visit www.viridiumassociates.com. No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience as detailed above.
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