Manager - Project Finance - Solar EPC/Big4 - CA

TRACERS INDIA SEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED is hiring a Manager - Project Finance for their Solar EPC division in India. The role involves developing financial models, assessing project metrics, raising debt, preparing financial documents, negotiating loan terms, and managing due diligence. Candidates should have strong project finance knowledge, experience with banks and financial institutions, and relevant qualifications such as MBA or CA. Experience in renewable energy is preferred.
As a member of the Project Finance team, your responsibilities will include:

- Developing and maintaining robust financial models for project evaluation, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning
- Assessing project IRR, DSCR, NPV, and other key metrics for decision-making
- Leading the process of raising debt from banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions
- Preparing project information memorandums, financial projections, and presentations for lenders
- Negotiating terms and conditions of term loans, working capital, and other financing instruments
- Coordinating with banks, financial institutions, and credit rating agencies for project financing requirements
- Managing due diligence processes and responding to queries from lenders
- Ensuring timely drawdown of funds and compliance with financing covenants
- Working closely with the legal team on financing agreements, security documents, and shareholder agreements
- Identifying and mitigating financial risks associated with projects
- Tracking project cash flows, debt servicing, and covenant compliance
- Preparing periodic MIS reports for management and lenders
- Supporting ongoing refinancing, restructuring, or additional funding requirements

Key Skills & Competencies required for this role:

- Strong knowledge of project finance, debt syndication, and financial modeling
- Proven experience in dealing with banks, NBFCs, rating agencies, and investors
- Understanding of infrastructure/renewable energy/EPC sector financing structures
- Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and financial modeling tools
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and deliver under tight timelines

Qualifications required for this position:

- MBA (Finance) / Chartered Accountant (CA) / CFA or equivalent professional degree
- 3-5 years of experience in project finance / corporate finance / investment banking / debt syndication
- Prior exposure to renewable energy / power/ infrastructure is preferred
- Work experience with BIG4 is an added advantage As a member of the Project Finance team, your responsibilities will include:

- Developing and maintaining robust financial models for project evaluation, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning
- Assessing project IRR, DSCR, NPV, and other key metrics for decision-making
- Leading the process of raising debt from banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions
- Preparing project information memorandums, financial projections, and presentations for lenders
- Negotiating terms and conditions of term loans, working capital, and other financing instruments
- Coordinating with banks, financial institutions, and credit rating agencies for project financing requirements
- Managing due diligence processes and responding to queries from lenders
- Ensuring timely drawdown of funds and compliance with financing covenants
- Working closely with the legal team on financing agreements, security documents, and shareholder agreements
- Identifying and mitigating financial risks associated with projects
- Tracking project cash flows, debt servicing, and covenant compliance
- Preparing periodic MIS reports for management and lenders
- Supporting ongoing refinancing, restructuring, or additional funding requirements

Key Skills & Competencies required for this role:

- Strong knowledge of project finance, debt syndication, and financial modeling
- Proven experience in dealing with banks, NBFCs, rating agencies, and investors
- Understanding of infrastructure/renewable energy/EPC sector financing structures
- Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and financial modeling tools
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and deliver under tight timelines

Qualifications required for this position:

- MBA (Finance) / Chartered Accountant (CA) / CFA or equivalent professional degree
- 3-5 years of experience in project finance / corporate finance / investment banking / debt syndication
- Prior exposure to renewable energy / power/ infrastructure is preferred
- Work experience with BIG4 is an added advantage