Project Finance Associate-Albawani Capital

The Project Finance Associate is an executive role (Individual Contributor) responsible for supporting project financing activities by preparing financial analyses and models, assisting in financing structuring, and coordinating with banks, lenders, and advisors. The role focuses on ensuring successful financial close of projects and ongoing monitoring of financing obligations post-close, with a strong emphasis on project cash flows and financial sustainability.

30%

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Build and maintain project financial models (Cash Flow, IRR, NPV, DSCR)
• Analyze scenarios and perform sensitivity testing
• Evaluate financial feasibility of new and ongoing projects

25%

• Assist in preparing Information Memorandums and financing proposals
• Support negotiations with banks and financial institutions
• Coordinate with financial and legal advisors throughout the financial close process

20%

• Monitor loan drawdowns and debt repayment schedules
• Ensure compliance with financing agreements and covenants
• Track restricted accounts such as DSRA and Escrow

15%

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a key point of contact with banks and financial institutions
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to track project progress
• Support periodic reporting to senior management

10%

Reporting & Analytical Support

• Prepare regular financial performance reports for projects
• Analyze variances between actual and projected performance
• Support investment and financing decision-making through financial analysis

• Senior Management
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Financial and Legal Advisors
• Treasury and Accounting
• Auditors
• Legal Department

• Construction

• 3–5 years of experience in Project Finance, Banking, Financial Advisory, or large corporate environments
• Proven experience in financial modeling, project valuation, cash flow analysis, and risk assessment
• Exposure to structured finance, debt and equity financing, and project financial close processes
• Experience coordinating with banks, lenders, and financial/legal advisors on complex projects

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Professional certifications (preferred): CFA, FMVA
• Additional training in Financial Modeling / Advanced Excel is an advantage

• Advanced financial modeling skills using Excel
• Strong understanding of project finance structures (Debt / Equity)
• Ability to analyze cash flows and risks
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure
• PowerPoint and financial presentation skills