Project Finance Associate (Energy & Infrastructure

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Buckden Partners

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-08

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance, Credit Analyst

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 YEAR

Position: Project Finance Associate (Energy & Infrastructure)
Location: Greater London

Our client, a leading international banking institution, is seeking a Project Finance Associate to join its London-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile transactions across the renewable energy, infrastructure and energy transition sectors in the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Support the origination and execution of project finance transactions from initial assessment through to financial close.
Conduct financial modelling, cash flow analysis, due diligence, and credit assessments.
Prepare credit applications and present transaction proposals to internal stakeholders and credit committees.
Review financing and project documentation to identify key risks and support effective mitigation.
Manage a portfolio of existing project finance assets, including reviews and waiver requests.
Build strong relationships with banks, sponsors, funds, and other market participants.
Stay close to market and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and risks.

Sector Exposure

The role will provide broad exposure across:

Renewable Energy: Wind, solar, BESS, CCUS, and emerging technologies.
Infrastructure: Transport, social infrastructure, interconnectors, and green mobility.
Digital Infrastructure (advantageous): Fibre networks, telecom towers, and data centres.

Key Requirements

Project finance experience gained within a bank, fund, advisory firm, or corporate sponsor.
Strong financial modelling, credit analysis, and transaction execution skills.
Experience across origination, due diligence, and portfolio management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
A proactive, detail-focused approach with the ability to work collaboratively.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation, gain exposure to market-leading transactions, and develop your career within a dynamic and international project finance team.

Please note: The salary level for this role is up to c. £70,000 base salary, depending on experience.

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