Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven track record in project finance and structured finance for renewable energy projects., Expertise in negotiating project financing with development finance institutions (DFIs)., Familiarity with non-recourse financing structures and bankability requirements for renewable infrastructure., Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with fluency in English. Spanish is a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Lead the fundraising process for a large-scale solar energy project in Mexico.

Coordinate the finalization of feasibility reports and ensure readiness for submission to lenders.

Negotiate and document financing agreements with support from the client investment team.

Organize and structure information for efficient decision-making and lead lender due diligence.

Job description

Department: Finance

Location: Africa

Description

Allied Talent Partners is a talent marketplace, connecting experienced professionals with climate-related projects and businesses in Africa.

Client

High-Level Overview

The client is a global leader in renewable energy investment, managing a diverse portfolio across offshore and onshore wind, solar, and other sustainable infrastructure assets. In Mexico, the client is actively expanding its presence through strategic collaborations and initiatives aimed at supporting the country’s transition to clean energy and strengthening its role in global decarbonization efforts.

Project

The client is developing a large-scale solar energy project in Mexico with integrated battery storage, aimed at enhancing grid stability and clean energy delivery. They are seeking a seasoned project finance expert to lead the fundraising process, engaging with major development finance institutions (DFIs), infrastructure funds, and other financial partners. This role is pivotal in securing long-term capital, navigating Mexico’s regulatory and permitting environment, and cultivating strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the energy and finance sectors. All fundraising documentation, including term sheets and negotiations, will be conducted in English.

Role And Responsibilities

Role: Project Finance ExpertDirect Report: TBD

Candidates Required: One

Key Deliverables

Participate in the finalization of various feasibility reports including the coordination of the financial advisor (e.g. business plan and financial model), to ensure the development and securing of all revenues related to each Project activity, make sure that the reports are ready for submission to lenders
Contribution to the financial structuring of the project with the support of the client investment team
Pitching Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and other lenders to secure project financing including concessional loans and grants.
Organization and structuring of information to the client for efficient decision making
Leading lender due diligence
Negotiation and documentation of the financing agreements with the support of the client investment team and external advisors

Requirements

Experience Required:

Proven track record in project finance and structured finance for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery storage
Expertise in negotiating and securing project financing with DFIs and other relevant lenders across the capital stack
Familiarity with non-recourse financing structures, SPVs, and bankability requirements for renewable infrastructure
Ability to negotiate term sheets and lead closing processes

Technical Requirements

Experience preparing and finalising feasibility reports for lenders
Review and negotiation of financing documents (lenders, insurers, sponsors, etc.)
Skilled in creating/validating robust financial models for solar plus storage

Soft Skills

Excellent negotiation and communication skills to effectively interact with lenders, stakeholders and client management team
Have great organizational and coordination skills, rigor, and anticipation of the impacts of activities on the economic and financial balance
Past experience in developing and financing projects in LatAm would be an asset