Vice President - Structured Finance London, England
Job description
Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world’s transition to low carbon energy.
With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will ‘be the change’ on the world’s energy transition to a more sustainable future. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.
SUMMARY
Leading, structuring and negotiating Lightsource bp’s financings through both project level and corporate level debt, as well as leading asset acquisitions and divestments across our operational jurisdictions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Senior Debt Financing/Refinancing
- Acting as day-to-day lead on project and portfolio financing’s
- Analysis of preferred financing solutions on individual asset/portfolio basis
- Supporting PPA teams to ensure bankable project offerings in competitive tender processes
- Review and analysis of Senior Level Financing documentation
- Production and review of required Information Memorandums and Internal Approval papers
Corporate Financings
- Acting as day-to-day lead on Corporate Financing transactions
- Managing key stakeholders
- Leading and negotiating competitive financing processes from RfP stage to Financial Close
- Review and Analysis of financing agreements and guarantee structures
- Establishing a collaborative relationship with LSbp core lender group
Acquisitions and Divestments
- Acting as day-to-day lead on strategic asset/portfolio acquisitions/divestments
- Analysis of asset valuation
- Implementation of asset optimisation in preparation for divestment
- Leading and negotiating asset acquisition/sale price discussions
Team Work, Training and Communication Skills
- Supporting Director’s and Senior Executive team members
- Provide feedback on team members and ensure training is attended where appropriate
EXPERIENCE
- 6-8 years’ of experience preferably with a lender/Investor active in the infrastructure and energy finance space internationally, or with an IPP/vertically integrated developer
PERSONAL/WORK SKILLS
- Team working skills
- Problem solving and proactive attitude
- Detailed oriented and well organised
- Able to work efficiently and effectively under the pressure of tight deadlines
- Fluency in English is essential
