Investment Banking - Project Finance - Director (E&I)

MUFG•New York, NY

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

MUFG is an expert in project finance, supporting clients in acquiring, building, or recapitalizing assets in the power, energy, natural resources, transportation, social infrastructure, and digital infrastructure sectors. We have one of the most active project finance businesses in the world and have consistently been ranked the #1 overall project finance bank in the Americas since 2009. The project finance team comprises approximately 70 individuals who actively originate, structure, and execute debt project financing transactions. Project finance transactions include bank loan arranging, senior notes placement or bookrunning, institutional loan bookrunning, and project finance advisory services. Transactions often also involve interest rate and currency derivatives. The team works closely with dedicated partners in MUFG’s debt capital markets and global markets teams to seamlessly deliver debt financing and risk management solutions for clients across markets. This position will be responsible for originating and structuring financing for specific large-scale projects for corporate and government clients or long-term alternative energy related projects. Financing structures will vary depending on client requirements Seasoned manager with extensive product knowledge and expertise. Role is balanced between day-to-day high level operational execution and development of the strategic direction of the relevant Infrastructure area.

Requirements

10+ yrs project finance experience in leading the origination and structuring of deals placed in the commercial bank market, institutional loan market and 144A/USPP market
Experience should include the natural resource (midstream, LNG, petrochemical, refining) and new energies (alternative fuels, carbon capture) sectors
Leading project finance advisory
A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Familiarity with the “big picture”, anticipating workflow rather than acting reactively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Capacity to consistently communicate professionally, tactfully, and effectively with clients, third-party advisors, and colleagues.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a high-intensity environment and effectively manage/prioritize and deliver on multiple streams of workflow while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy in all respects.
Structuring and negotiating skills; well-versed in credit documentation.
Advanced financial modeling and cash flow analysis experience.
Understanding of key products (Loans, Bonds, Interest Rates Swap, and Foreign Exchange).

Responsibilities

Conduct marketing activities for project finance, identifying and sourcing lending and non-lending (cross selling) opportunities that conform to MUFG’s business opportunities.
Conduct credit analyses and due diligence on new business opportunities
Guide the deals through closing and ensure a smooth transition to the portfolio group.
Refer business to MUFG US
Perform related duties and participate in special projects as required by MD.