Junior Debt Financing Specialist - Milano, Italia - NextEnergy Group

NextEnergy Group

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Milano, Italia

2 settimane fa

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Piero Bianchi

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Descrizione

Title:
Junior Debt Financing Specialist

Reporting Line:
Head of Loan Management

Employment Category:
Permanent, full-time

Location:
Milan, IT

Company:
WiseEnergy

THE ROLE

The role is to assist in relationship with lenders and manage the debt facilities of funds (listed and private) that invest in Solar PV Assets internationally.

The Debt Financing Specialist is expected to be able to undertake, for both construction and operational management of solar plants, the responsibilities outlined below with minimum supervision.

It is requested an advanced knowledge of Financial Modelling, with significant experience in managing and updating bank models, and strong financial analysis skills with the ability to review, understand project finance and other forms of debt facility agreements, audited financial accounts, management accounts and financial forecasts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting clients in the processes of financing/ refinancing with lenders (e.g. preparing/ reviewing teaser/info memo, reviewing TS and bank financial model), coordinating the client's and lenders' advisors, as well as other internal teams in Wise that have to contribute to these processes
Ownership of responsibility for loan facility periodic reporting and covenant compliance
Acting as lead contact for debt related matters internally and externally
Interpreting complex financing documents (facility agreements, security documents, accounts agreements) and advising internally on requirements and restrictions
Updating bank financial models and calculating financial ratios for covenant compliance
Preparing waiver and consent requests, as well as event driven lender communications
Coordinating internal providers of inputs (e.g. financial controllers, engineers, PPA teams) to consolidate information on asset performance for timely lender reporting
Participating in periodic meetings and providing status updates on debt related matters
Managing relationship with lenders, legal advisors as well as external clients
Providing support to Investment teams on analysis of debt facility and adhoc requirements (ex. facility amendments, renewal, refinancing) as and when necessary
Work in conjunction with Fund Management teams on market reporting requirements
Calculating distributions and undertaking sensitivity analysis on fund dividend cover

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Time management & prioritization skills
things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical

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Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description
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Intellectual Curiosity - we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the team
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IT Literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level excel)
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Delivery focus - it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters
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Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills:

Passion for our mission 'to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy

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Our values:be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and 'bring your alpha'.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's or master's degree. Attained or progressing a finance related Professional Qualification (ex. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is a plus
23 years in a similar role as a financial advisor, bank or asset manager covering renewable energies market
Exposure to EU jurisdiction or experience with US tax equity investments is desirable
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages (with key focus on Excel) with the ability to learn quickly other relevant systems

WHAT WE OFFER

A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
International scope we operate in over 8 countries
Hybrid working we will need you in the office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
Annual discretionary bonus.

**HOW TO APPLY