Director, Project and Infrastructure Finance, Corporate Client Group

RBC • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As Director, Project and Infrastructure Finance (PIF), you will play a key role in the realization of Corporate Client Group (CCG) objectives through the structuring, delivery and management of project finance and public private partnership transactions principally in partnership with existing and new clients. The PIF team is responsible for meeting annually established targets for loan derived revenues and returns, New Client Acquisition (“NCA”), and providing advice to partners on project finance principles to build internal relationships.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in Business or Economics
• Senior debt credit knowledge and ability to manage complex concepts
• Proven experience in project financing transaction execution with emphasis on renewable energy, legal documentation and negotiation skills
• Strong ability to model and interpret financial sensitivity and scenario worksheets
• Strong financial, credit, accounting, written and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks while meeting time sensitive deadlines
• Strong computer literacy with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel
• Solid personal and client relationship skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment under time constraints

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CFA or other relevant professional designation – ongoing or completed
• Effective bilingual (English/French) communication skills

Responsibilities

• Structure, deliver (pitch through to deal close), and monitor syndicated and bi-lateral project loan transactions
• Develop and maintain a business pipeline, win new business and close loan transactions sufficient in number to meet or exceed revenue as well as NCA goals
• Manage and monitor the PIF loan portfolio, including timely reporting of material shifts in risk, client needs, and structure, and provide recommendations for action to MDs and Senior Directors PIF, including new marketing opportunities
• Provide research, analysis, and data (market, industry, client, and competitor) to support PIF marketing and advice on, indicative term sheets, deal structures and execution
• Provide analysis and support to Senior Directors and other PIF colleagues for advice on risk and return associated with loan transactions contemplated
• Serve as the primary point of contact for and ownership of credit submissions and transaction presentations, including transaction documentation and coordination with clients and external legal counsel
• Coordinate work and transaction milestones within deal teams to ensure timely and seamless deal execution
• Conduct financial modelling work and formulate lending base and downside cases
• Partner with CCG relationship managers, risk management, and Capital Markets to effectively identify relevant opportunities and deliver the full suite of RBC banking products and ensure optimal positioning of RBC to capture the ancillary wallet of borrowers
• Engage fully on client services, with RBC partners and functions including CTM, GLA, R&M, Agency Services and others
• Develop leadership skills through coaching and mentoring Associate Directors PIF

Benefits

• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees