al-jomaih-energy-and-water Opportunities

OVERVIEW

This role will lead the financial analysis and modeling for power, desalination and renewable development projects across the globe. It will support several project finance and M&A transactions each year with the goal of developing into a deal.

JOB FUNCTIONS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Develop and audit complex financial models of international standards, with relevant accounting and taxation practices.
• Perform the necessary due diligence, risk analysis and mitigation strategies in the structuring of debt, equity, guarantees or other forms of financing.
• Engage in the internal approvals process which may include interface with different teams such as credit, integrity, legal and other teams as well as the management and the board.
• Ensure appropriate legal documentation is in place for all deals and that financial close is achieved in a timely fashion.
• Perform financial modeling of power, desalination, industrial wastewater treatment, renewable development opportunities.
• Support structuring of Power Purchase Agreements with potential offtake customers.
• Support project financing and M&A transactions with 3rd party investors, lenders and/or tax equity providers.
• Collaborate effectively with the Development, Organization, EPC, and Interconnection teams.
• Provide strategic financial, Power including renewable energy Desalination and market analysis as needed.
• Review project documents to assess their commercial and contractual implications, specifically for project financing structures.
• Maintain and share knowledge on the executed projects and emerging best practices in the industry.
• Review all contract documentation to understand the requirements in a deal.
• Work on optimizing the tax structure of the projects and reviewing and implementing in the model any accounting and tax related requirements.
• Perform financial analysis on projects.
• Engage with the banks to support financing relationships and negotiations

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSETS

• Graduate degree with a focus in finance, economics, or another quantitative field.
• At least 7 + years of work experience supporting the energy, water and renewable industry in a financial modeling and transactional role.
• Previous experience working for a leading IPP, utility, renewable developer, or investment bank preferably in MENA region.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.