Associate / Sr. Associate Project Finance

We kindly request you to read the job description carefully and only apply if you meet the required qualifications. Please note that this is a Project Finance role.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing, running, and building complex financial models for project evaluation and finance structuring, primarily in power, renewables, clean hydrogen, water, infrastructure, and selectively real estate.
• Analyzing finance documentation, drafting term sheets, and working with diverse financing products (loans, bonds, equity, derivatives, etc.).
• Supporting origination, due diligence, credit processes, and transaction closings.
• Collaborating with senior team members on structuring, execution, administration, and negotiations.
• Preparing detailed proposals, information memoranda, teasers, and client presentations.

YOUR PROFILE

• 37 years of relevant professional experience in a financial capacity within a reputable advisory firm or a large corporate environment.
• Solid understanding of Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Financial Planning frameworks and practical applications, including experience of project finance modelling.
• Advanced analytical abilities, with proven experience in developing and maintaining financial models in Excel.
• Strong grounding in accounting principles; possession of a recognized accounting qualification is considered advantageous.
• Degree in a numerate discipline (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics); a postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance is viewed favorably.
• Familiarity with the FAST financial modeling standard is highly desirable.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently and collaboratively within geographically dispersed, remote-working teams.

OUR OFFER IN BRIEF

• Work on cutting-edge project equity and debt transactions, providing bid support to clients, or supporting governments on procuring strategic infrastructure, globally in a dynamic top advisory boutique.
• Execute transactions under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Be part of a rapidly growing internationally renowned, multi-jurisdiction expert team.
• Develop your profile in the exciting energy transition and infrastructure industries.
• Enjoy attractive remuneration.

ABOUT CRANMORE AND THE ROLE

As an award-winning entrepreneurial project and corporate finance advisory boutique focusing on infrastructure and energy transition globally, Cranmore continues to grow. We are now building up the next phase of our execution capacity to support our clients in driving energy transition and strategic infrastructure development.

As part of this, we are seeking Project Finance Senior Associates and Managers, based in Africa, Europe, and Asia.

As an integral part of the Cranmore team, you will work with blue-chip global clients and growth companies in project finance, raising debt or equity, providing bid support, or advising governments, focusing on utilities, renewable energy, clean hydrogen, or core infrastructure sectors. You will work in close collaboration with senior transactors, delivering analysis and advice of the highest standards timely completion of deliverables and receiving extensive exposure to senior client executives.