Director - Loan Capital Markets and Syndication - Project Finance
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Director to join our Loan Capital Markets & Syndications team, focused on originating, structuring, underwriting, and distributing syndicated debt financings across the Digital/Core Infrastructure, and Energy Project Finance sectors.
The role combines Digital/Core Infrastructure and Energy Project Finance expertise with capital markets execution and requires a strong understanding of syndicated loan markets, investor dynamics, and financing structures. The successful candidate will lead transactions across data centers, fiber networks, telecommunications infrastructure, core infrastructure, renewable energy, power, storage, and other infrastructure assets while serving as a senior advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Origination & Client Coverage
- Originate and execute syndicated loan financings across Digital/Core Infrastructure, and Energy Project Finance sectors.
- Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors, developers, corporates, banks, institutional investors, and infrastructure funds.
- Advise clients on financing strategy, capital structure, debt capacity, and market conditions.
- Partner with coverage and project finance teams to deliver tailored financing solutions.
Loan Capital Markets & Syndication
- Lead the pricing, structuring, underwriting, and syndication of loan transactions.
- Develop syndication and distribution strategies to optimize execution and investor participation.
- Manage lender outreach, market soundings, investor education, and allocation processes.
- Provide market intelligence on pricing, terms, documentation trends, and investor appetite.
Transaction Execution
- Lead transactions from mandate through closing.
- Assess underwriting risks and financing structures.
- Coordinate internal approvals, due diligence, legal documentation, and transaction stakeholders.
- Review financial models, credit analyses, and project finance structures.
Leadership
- Lead deal teams across multiple mandates.
- Mentor and develop junior professionals.
- Support business development efforts and contribute to the growth of the platform.
Profile required
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of experience in Loan Capital Markets, Syndications, Digital/Core Infrastructure, Project Finance, or related capital markets disciplines.
- Proven track record leading syndicated loan transactions as a bookrunner or lead arranger.
- Strong understanding of underwriting, credit analysis, and syndicated loan markets.
- Experience financing Digital Infrastructure, Energy, Energy Transition, Power, Utilities, or Infrastructure assets.
- Established relationships with banks, institutional investors, infrastructure debt funds, and private credit providers.
- Strong communication, client management, and leadership skills.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional designation preferred.
Business insight
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COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.