Director, Project Finance

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About the role:

MUFG is a global leader in Project Finance and one of the largest Project Finance houses in Australia.

In your role as Director you will go to market, secure and close project finance origination activities to new and existing clients of MUFG. You will build pro-active relationships with other departments within the MUFG group across Oceania and the wider APAC region. In your role you will be focused on lending and ancillary business such as hedging, loan syndication, FX and bonding, and including advisory services.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working with Sector Leads market for, arranging and executing project financing transactions together with ancillary business such as hedging, loan syndication, FX bonding and advisory services (including deal structuring, ratings advisory and other project advisory services)
• Driving MUFG’s Originate to Distribute strategy in conjunction with DCM
• Ensure new transactions comply with MUFGs credit and other policies
• Manage all credit matters including credit papers, modelling, negotiation of terms and conditions, finalisation of documentation, arrangement and finalisation of due diligence, satisfying CPs etc. in regards to project finance transactions
• Lead the negotiation and documentation of terms and conditions of credit; security and all other documents related to the credit and services provided
• Ensure an efficient hand over all closed project transactions to Project Finance Portfolio Management in a timely manner
• Manage all client matters and communication. Together with Oceania coverage teams and other global Relationship Managers to maintain positive relationships with project sponsors/borrowers/advisors/legal counsels/fund managers
• Liaise with MUFG’s local, regional and international networks including SFD and SFCO
• Promote alliance with MUFG group companies in the project finance market where appropriate
• Improve the profile of MUFG in the project finance market
• Provide leadership to junior staff
• To complete general administration matters within Project Finance and provide assistance to Project Finance Portfolio Management where required

What we are looking for:

• 8+ years’ relevant experience in the banking and finance industry including project finance knowledge
• Tertiary Qualifications in Business or Finance or related field
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strong knowledge and experience in project management, credit analysis and documentation
• Good communication skills with the ability to influence others
• Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate with other departments
• Previous experience in a leadership role providing guidance and mentorship to a developing team
• MS office experience with key capabilities in Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Our culture:

MUFG fosters a highly professional, supportive work environment that enables our employees to help maximise our customers' prosperity. We focus on building long-term customer relationships and giving back to our communities in order to develop shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.