Senior manager (Project finance and M&A expert) - Singapore

As Senior Manager on our Project Finance & M&A deal team, you will be right in the middle of all the action. From working on impactful transactions to leading missions with autonomy, you will be accountable for the smooth execution of advisory missions relating to financial structuring, raising required debt or leading M&A equity finance transactions. You will be the primary point of contact for clients, other stakeholders and the rest of the team. This is the ideal job for you to apply your analytical skills and curiosity for out-of-the-box solutions.

Singapore Green Giraffe team

Our Singapore office opened in 2020 to accelerate the energy transition in Asia-Pacific, and covers the full scope of Green Giraffe services, including development equity, M&A, debt advisory and strategic support, across all renewable and energy transition technologies, including solar, onshore wind, offshore wind, storage and hydrogen. You will be joining a growing Singapore team and will work in close collaboration with the rest of the Green Giraffe "tower" worldwide (Europe, Americas & Africa) and especially the team spread out across the Asia-Pacific region (Sydney & Tokyo).

By joining the Singapore team, you will have opportunities to learn on multiple fronts, from project execution to developing commercial efforts locally and regionally. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and want to join an energetic team wanting to accelerate the energy transition in APAC, don't hesitate any longer and send us your application now!

Key Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for advisory missions e.g. relating to financial structuring, raising required debt or supporting M&A equity finance transactions
• Leading the interactions with clients, banks and other project stakeholders
• Supervising financial analysts on the development and management of financial models and cash flow valuations for renewable energy projects
• Overseeing due diligence processes including work prepared by your internal team (associates and analysts) and by other advisors
• Gathering of market intelligence on sectors of interest to the company such as electricity markets, debt markets or venture capital markets
• Participating actively in the business development of Green Giraffe in Singapore and the wider APAC region by proactively maintaining relationships with existing clients, developing your network and reaching out to new potential clients
• Being active in sharing knowledge internally within the local, regional and international team
• Active participation in an entrepreneurial, international and dynamic team focused on making projects happen and going the extra mile for the client

We are looking for someone with a master's or similar degree, preferably in Finance or Engineering, having 8+ years of relevant work experience and a proven interest for renewable energies.

Minimum Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to learn quickly
• A strong understanding of and mastering of financial concepts and products, and financial modelling techniques for PF & M&A transactions
• Ability to communicate complex ideas with ease and simplicity
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Initiative, ownership and accountability for allocated tasks
• The ability to work in cross-border teams with a willingness to travel abroad
• Empathy and willingness to understand the needs and aspirations of relevant stakeholders
• Professional experience in the renewable energy sector and project and/or corporate finance

Package and Application

This job is to be filled on a permanent contract basis and full-time. A competitive compensation package including various benefits is offered. The candidate can expect opportunities to travel to other offices and to participate in regular team building activities. Additionally, the candidate will be given the opportunity to grow and take responsibility in a dynamic renewables market environment.

If you're interested in starting your life as a Giraffe, don't wait and please submit your application!

About Green Giraffe

If you are passionate about finance, keen to contribute actively to the energy transition, and want to work in a dynamic, international and fast paced environment in a team that thrives on delivering high quality results whilst having a collaborative and fun working atmosphere, you should definitely consider joining us and becoming a Giraffe!

Advancing the global energy transformation towards sustainable power systems requires a rapid scaling-up of the renewable energy ecosystem and a paradigm shift in investment patterns. Every day, over 150 giraffes spread out globally on five continents work together to provide tailor-made advisory services to their clients across the renewable energy value chain.

We bring value to our clients and the projects that we work on through the quality of work we deliver, our wide and in-depth knowledge of the markets, and our independent and honest advice. We believe in transparency and teamwork, in taking ownership and going the extra mile for our clients and make time to celebrate successes, milestones and personal achievements together.

As Green Giraffe grows, enters new markets, and paves the way ahead for the entire renewable energy business value chain, we are looking for people with an entrepreneurial mindset to challenge the norms and push the envelope of possibilities.