Associate - Project Finance

About the Role

The candidate will be a member of the IDT Group (Infrastructure, Digital and Telecom), a New York-based team dedicated to infrastructure and digital infrastructure financing, advisory, and debt arranging across the Americas in the following sectors:

• Transport (Roads, Bridges, Airports, Rail, Seaports, Car Park, EV charging)
• Social Infrastructure (University Energy Systems)
• Water and waste management
• Digital Infrastructure (Broadband/Fiber/Data Center, Digital Technology)
• Telecom

Responsibilities

Transaction Execution and Due Diligence

• Provide support in the execution of lending and advisory mandates for financial sponsors, infrastructure funds, and corporate clients in the infrastructure, digital, and telecommunication sectors.
• Assist the deal team in financial modeling for financing or advisory mandates, including running sensitivities and developing PF models to support underwriting or advisory mandates.
• Support the deal team in all aspects of financing, including due diligence, internal profitability calculation, credit analysis, and drafting of the credit application and approval process.
• Assist with due diligence, including accurate screening and analysis of publicly available information, data room materials, and third-party reports.
• Support the advisory or syndication process, including drafting materials for lenders and ratings agencies and interacting with them.

Marketing

• Develop and maintain marketing materials promoting Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking (project finance and structured finance).
• Support the development and delivery of pitches to financial sponsors and corporate clients for specific transactions.
• Assist senior team members in creating marketing presentations to position the bank, identify and generate new revenue opportunities, and secure new financing or advisory mandates.

Compliance and Closing Process

• Ensure adherence to all KYC, compliance procedures, and checklists.
• For transaction closings, ensure administrative instructions are properly communicated, documented, and disseminated, and funds flows are accurately completed.

Training

• Assist with the training and development of Analysts to become competent and productive deal team members.
• Contribute to and promote a positive working environment; act as an advocate for the bank and a positive role model.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in project finance, investment banking, or related fields.
• Strong due diligence and financial modeling experience.
• Previous experience in project finance is appreciated.
• Knowledge of corporate finance valuation and financial accounting concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Series 7/79 and Series 63 certifications and formal credit training are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university.

Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Competitive benefits package, including 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Fertility, wellness, student loan, and commuter benefits.