Debt Financing Specialist - London, United Kingdom - NextEnergy Group

Description

Title:
Debt Management Specialist


Reporting Line:
Head of Debt Management


Employment Category:
Permanent


Location:
London


Company:
WiseEnergy (Great Britain) Ltd


THE ROLE

WiseEnergy is a trusted and established solar asset manager, offering all the services clients require to manage and optimise large-scale solar plants, from development and construction through to long-term operational asset management.

We have an exciting opportunity for a debt management specialist to support the delivery of loan compliance services to the clients.

The role is to lead relationship with lenders and manage the debt facilities of funds (listed and private) that invest in Solar PV Assets in the UK and internationally.

The Debt Management Specialist is expected to be able to undertake, for both construction and operational management of solar plants, the responsibilities outlined below with minimum supervision.

Extensive knowledge of financial modelling is required, with experience in managing and updating bank models, and strong financial analysis skills.

The role holder will be comfortable working with project finance and other debt facility agreements, audited financial accounts, management accounts and financial forecasts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ownership of responsibility for loan facility periodic reporting and covenant compliance.
• Acting as lead contact for debt related matters internally and externally.
• Interpreting complex financing documents (facility agreements, security documents, accounts agreements) and advising internally on requirements and restrictions.
• Updating bank financial models and calculating financial ratios for covenant compliance.
• Preparing waiver and consent requests, as well as event driven lender communications.
• Coordinating internal providers of inputs (e.g., financial controllers, engineers, PPA teams) to consolidate information on asset performance for timely lender reporting.
• Participating in periodic meetings and providing status updates on debt related matters.
• Managing relationship with lenders, legal advisors as well as external clients.
• Providing support to Investment teams on analysis of debt facilities and adhoc requirements (e.g., facility amendments, renewal, refinancing).
• Work in conjunction with Fund Management teams on market reporting requirements.
• Calculating distributions and undertaking sensitivity analysis on fund dividend cover.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or master's degree. Attained or progressing a finance related Professional Qualification (ex. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is a plus.
• 46 years in a similar role as a financial advisor, bank / other financial institution or asset manager (required) covering renewable energies market (desirable).
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages (with key focus on Excel) with the ability to learn quickly other relevant systems.
• Knowledge of Italian or Spanish is a plus.
• The right to work in the UK.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ambitious, confident, and selfmotivated.
• Comfortable in a fastpaced, high intensity environment.
• Systematic and methodological approach, with the ability to multitask, and prioritise work streams.
• Deliver all outputs to timeframe and to a very high standard.
• Highly numerate, attention to detail, with the ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Strong team player, with a focus on collaborating rather than working independently.
• Share our passion and mission of 'generating a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy.
• Driven to live the company values of be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and bring your alpha.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• 30 days' holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• Private pension
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

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