Project Finance Debt Financial Advisory Associate

BBVA•New York, NY

1d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

BBVA CIB’s financial advisory unit has established a specialized group focused on the offshore wind power and energy transition/cleantech sectors, including emerging technologies like battery/energy storage, carbon capture utilization & storage, low-carbon hydrogen, transport electrification, and biofuels. This group, currently based in Europe, has global reach. To enhance client service in the USA and Canada, a new team is being formed in New York City. This team will also cover conventional energy, established renewables, and infrastructure sectors, leveraging BBVA's existing Project Finance lending team in NYC. The primary focus will be on debt advisory (project finance, acquisition finance, refinancing), with potential for future expansion into asset-specific M&A. This role offers high visibility and significant career growth opportunities, aligning with BBVA's commitment to talent development.

Requirements

Master's degree (desirable: MBA or specialisation in Finance)
3-5 years' experience in debt advisory (particularly project finance and acquisition finance) or combined lending + advisory role and/or M&A advisory, with a solid deals list (including financing structures with tax equity/tax credit)
Experienced analysts or junior associates at investment banks, advisory firms, commercial banks (including those with lending + advisory experience) and from the sponsor/developer side (funds/utilities) will be most relevant for this role.
Strong financial modelling expertise (project finance, valuation, capital stack including tax credits) and analytical skills
Fluency in English (oral and written)
FINRA SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 licenses (or willing to obtain within 6 months)
Interpersonal skills with ability to work directly with clients and also being able to mentor junior internal resources
Team player but also comfortable working independently with limited supervision when needed
Multi-tasker and able to work under time pressure

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish would be a plus (but not a prerequisite)

Responsibilities

Assistance in market research and monitoring/updating of deal pipeline
Helping originate, maintain and strengthen relationships with clients, potential clients, lenders (banks and institutional investors), tax equity/tax credit investors & due diligence advisors
Participation in marketing efforts and preparation of pitches/presentation materials (both internal and external)
Coordination with internal teams (e.g. coverage, Project Finance lending, syndication, Global Markets) to identify opportunities or propose new business ideas and to help convert these into mandates
Direct role and involvement in structuring and end-to-end execution of transactions, including ownership of certain deliverables (as delegated)
Communication with clients on transaction aspects for which the person is responsible
Preparation and customization of bespoke and detailed financial models and related analyses (optimisation, sensitivities, valuations, model audit)
Assistance in preparation of deal materials (e.g. information memoranda, info for sponsor and lender approvals)
Assistance in financing and project documentation review and negotiations
Liaison and coordination with external advisors for due diligence completion
Training and mentoring of junior members of the team (analysts/interns)
Fostering cross-selling of CIB products working in coordination with other relevant CIB teams
Overseeing and contributing in internal and external administrative tasks
Travelling will be required as part of the role for internal and external meetings