Project Finance Manager (H/F)

LANGA INTERNATIONAL: join the Renewable Energy revolution ! 🌱

Solar energy, wind power or hydroelectricity, we're helping to create a greener, more sustainable future. 🌏

Our mission ? To transform ideas into concrete energy projects: design, financing, engineering, construction, operation... we take care of the whole project!

Our values ? Flexibility, Humanity, Commitment, Integrity. These principles guide our interactions and commitments with our partners, employees and local stakeholders.

Our team ? More than 120 passionate people from 15 different countries. This diversity is our strength and we are proud of this unique melting pot.

Langa International is currently looking for a Project Finance Manager, based in Paris, to strengthen the Project Finance team. The role’s responsibilities will include the following: 

• Project development phase:  
  
  - Assist new projects development and participation in tenders, project business plan supervision, coordination and optimization, assessment of local financing markets, design of competitive financing structures
  
  - Review and assess project risk matrix and key bankability issues 

  
  - Negotiate key project contracts (PPA, EPC, O&M, land lease, balancing / commercialization agreement) 
  
  - Collaborate with the development and technical teams in preparing internal review and investment decision 
  

• Project financing phase: 
  
  - Lead the early-stage financing process through market sounding, develop exhaustive information package (financial model, information memorandum, assumption books) 
  
  - Coordinate the day-to-day execution of the transaction, including selecting banking syndicate, appointing advisers and overseeing bank due diligences, financial modelling, financial structuring (including hedging strategy) and financing documentation redaction and negotiation until financial close (term sheets, credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, etc.) 
  
  - Assist loan administration until project construction, negotiating waivers during operation and identifying potential refinancing opportunities 
  

• Other tasks 

  
  - Support the development team where necessary, and the M&A team on project acquisition transactions or project divestments 
  
  - Contribute to internal control work and updating internal procedures 
  
  - Take an active role in Langa International commercial development  

REQUIRED PROFILE

• A master’s degree in economics, engineering, business administration, or business economics 

• 5y+ of work experience in Infrastructure, Energy, Project Finance and/or M&A (e.g. with IPP, commercial bank, DFI, consulting firm, asset manager/ fund, or investment bank). Experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus 

• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling are required 

• Experience with non-recourse financing documentation is required 

• Experience working in an international environment and professional fluency in English are essential. Proficiency in Italian or Spanish is appreciated 
  

KEY SKILLS

• An entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to be exposed to challenging projects 

• A drive to solve new issues in a practical and creative manner
  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a great team player, with a pedagogical approach and availability to support and train more junior members in the team   

CONDITIONS

Open-ended contract to be filled as soon as possible.

Location: Paris, with the possibility of teleworking.

Remuneration commensurate with profile and experience

Job type: Full-time, permanent contract