Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance

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JOB TITLE: Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance (I&PF)LOCATION: LondonHOURS: Full TimeWORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of your time in our London office.About this opportunityWe’re currently seeking a director to play a leading role in developing and driving forward the I&PF strategy whilst creating significant realisable origination opportunities from a proven network of advisors, corporates and sponsors in the market. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned project finance specialist and recognised leader in the sector to join our leadership team.Primary responsibility includes leading origination activities in sourcing, structuring and implementing highly sophisticated structured project finance deals in all sectors (Core and Core+) (including inter alia; Transportation, Midstream, Renewables, Power, Digital Infrastructure, Regulated Utilities and Social Infrastructure). The role requires extensive engagement with clients (existing clients, new to bank, Financial Sponsors, Advisors, Lending community including both traditional banks and Institutional Investors) and internal partners (Credit, Asset Management, Coverage, Rates, Capital Markets, Ratings Advisory and Legal).LBG is also unique in the market given its ownership of Scottish Widows (‘SW’). SW has an established infrastructure lending franchise developed in partnership with the I&PF team since the first primary transaction in 2017 and which continues to grow. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with the SW team for infrastructure opportunities relating to the SW balance sheet (i.e. long dated fixed rate or indexed linked transactions). Therefore as well as the traditional banking product toolkit you'll also will be required to lead on transactions involving SW.Your accountabilities will include:Lead alongside the other Directors. Origination and structuring of I&PF transactions that support the core LBG franchise including Scottish Widows opportunities providing a magnificent client experience & ensuring full alignment with LBG’s credit and investment policy.Act as Deal Captain for transactions, collaborating closely with all internal and external partners as the need arises and taking ownership of driving forward internal processes to deliver successful financial close on transactions.Act as a mentor for junior I&PF talent, providing significant guidance and teaching for junior members of staff and developing their abilities appropriately.Build and maintain an internal network, ensuring close interaction with Product Partners, Credit, Coverage, Asset Management, Legal, and Scottish Widows to ensure the strategy and business development activity carried out within the I&PF business is appropriately alignedEstablish outstanding relationships with new and existing Lloyds Bank’s client, sponsors and advisors in order to enhance I&PF and Bank’s reputation and propose procurement of new business in line with agreed business plansLead deal teams in the presentation and preparation of credit/investment committee applications, internal reports and marketing materialMaintain a dedicated commitment to and enthusiasm for continued learning across a wide range of different I&PF asset classes, banking products, finance structures and roles.Why Lloyds Banking Group?We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you.What we'll need from you:Extensive knowledge of the Infrastructure and Energy sector with solid experience in lending and/or advisory, matched with an outstanding transaction deal sheet with reference to the UK.Proven deal experience acting as an underwriter, lead structuring bank, advisor with recent transactions closed.Outstanding network of contacts and strong rapport across the sector including Sponsors, Advisors, Banks, Institutional Investors.Full knowledge and understanding of the structured finance market and different financing structures – Project Finance, WBS, Hybrid financing, Debt Capital Market offerings (Bond, USPP, ITL, Underwriting), PP (SW) and knowledge of Rates product (Swaps, FX)Understands the regulatory and compliance requirements affecting Banks and specifically Project Finance.Particular deal experience in the Energy and/or Digital Infrastructure sectors would be helpful.About working for us!Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We’re disability confident. So, if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:A generous pension contribution of up to 15%An annual performance-related bonusShare schemes including free sharesBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on topA range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesIf you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. 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