Investment Director - Infrastructure & Renewables

This is an exciting opportunity to join our clients' growing team, as they are looking for an Investment Director to lead the investment in and finance of the platform's transactions with a focus on greenfield infrastructure, and renewable projects. This role is responsible for the firm's equity investment process, arranging debt, arranging equity and financial structuring. The role extends to screening development opportunities, negotiation of risk allocation, contractual documentation, oversight of due diligence processes, development of strategies for new asset classes, management of relationships with financiers and asset management support.

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Responsibilities:

• Source, develop, successfully close and invest in greenfield infrastructure, energy and other complex projects targeted by the client
• Screen energy and greenfield infrastructure investment opportunities, facilitate partner selection, and provide informed and transparent advice to key stakeholders regarding finance, documentation and risk allocation
• Commercial negotiation of key transaction, finance and/or project documentation, as well as participating in commercial interactions with and presentations to project clients
• Securing binding finance commitments on competitive terms including rigorously pursue alternative and innovative finance solutions that deliver value to clients
• Support CFO and relevant Development Director by assisting in selection process of advisers (financial advisor, model audit, insurance, tax and accounting), debt and equity partners
• Contribute to the management of relationships with equity providers, project finance banks and institutional debt investors and other financiers
• Monitor and, as required, provide support to the firm's assets including refinancing, engagement with financiers and other strategic initiatives

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Ideal skills and experience:

• Minimum 10 years relevant working experience
• Ideally has worked as a lead sponsor, developer or advisory level exposure to PPP/Energy/Project Finance
• Previous debt or equity raising experience is essential

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Apply now, or reach out to Nick Hill at nhill@eastpartnership.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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Job Ref: 1252749