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SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA

Vice President - Energy Project Finance Group - Corporate & Investment banking - New York, New [...]

new york, NY

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Responsibilities

In the Energy Advisory and Project Finance (APF) team, we help energy projects get the funding they need to get off the ground. As countries and clients around the world navigate the energy transition, we provide advice and source funding to help them expand.

For over 20 years, we have been at the forefront of project finance, advising and lending to multi‑billion dollar projects, and working on many of the deals highly publicised in the press and, importantly, consistently recognised by our clients. We expect this to continue, with a number of large deals expected to close in the coming years.

The New York based team covers clients and projects across the continents of North and South America. We also have teams globally in Europe, Asia, and Australia. In providing our advice and funding, we collaborate with specialists across the range of energy subsectors in which project finance is utilised including thermal and renewable power generation, LNG, oil and gas pipelines, petrochemicals, refining, and fertilisers.

The role of the Vice President, in the Advisory and Project Finance Team, is to support the execution and origination of both advisory and arranging activities in the Energy and Project Finance sector (including oil & gas, petrochemicals and power, including renewables). Day‑to‑day responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

Act as the deal team leader(s) in the execution and origination of both advisory and financing mandates

Provide essential support to deal team leader(s) in the execution and origination of both advisory and financing mandates

Preparation of client pitches and coordination of pitch presentations

Execution of advisory mandates Preparation of comprehensive financing strategy

Analysis of financing alternatives/solutions

Optimisation of financing structures

Preparation of reports and position papers, including presentations to clients

Review of financial models

Preparation of financial plan for bid submissions

Review and comment on relevant commercial agreements

Review and comment on relevant financing agreements

Negotiations with clients, potential financiers and public sector investors

Management and coordination of project closings

Managing and developing junior staff

Execution of arranging mandates Preparation of term sheets

Review of project documentation

Negotiation of loan documentation with clients

Identification of opportunities to improve the bank's profitability from the transaction

Risk analysis

Preparation and presentation of credit applications

Liaison and coordination with other departments involved in the transaction

Supervision of the closing process

Ongoing support of the transaction post financial close

Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Energy sector, as well as current market conditions and financing trends.

Identification of opportunities in the market

Maintaining and building relationships with target clients.

Technical Skills

Experience in renewable related financings with a focus on Tax Equity structures

Strong financial modelling skills

Strong numeracy skills, intimate understanding of accounting concepts, financial statements, cashflows and corporate finance valuation

Strong credit analysis skills (formal Credit training is a plus)

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Good knowledge of Bloomberg

Competencies

Strong presentation skills, both orally and in writing

Capacity to understand complex financial structures and familiarity with credit and related legal documentation

Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, pressure‑oriented environment and deliver under tight deadlines

Solid understanding of financial markets

Ability to work in a team structure

Qualifications

6+ years of prior experience in project financing with direct involvement in bid situations and financial closes

3+ years in developing complex financial models for project finance transactions

Educational Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s degree (mathematics, physics, engineering or earth/finance/business) from a top‑tier university

Desired: Master’s degree

Language

Fluent English

Second language a plus (Spanish speaking)

Compensation

Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.

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new york, NY, 10261, US

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