Associate

Join a leading financial institution in Sydney as an Associate-work on major infrastructure and energy deals, supporting origination, structuring, execution, and monitoring. Responsibilities include financial modelling, credit analysis, due diligence, and syndication. Seeking candidates with 4-6 years' project finance experience, strong modelling skills, and exposure to infrastructure or energy.

Project Finance Associate

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Sydney

A leading financial institution is seeking a detail-oriented and highly collaborative Project Finance Associate to join their Sydney-based team. This is an outstanding opportunity for professionals with a passion for infrastructure and energy projects, offering the chance to work on high-profile transactions alongside experienced professionals. The organisation is known for its strong focus on professional development, supportive leadership, and collaborative culture. With flexible working opportunities and a commitment to knowledge sharing, this role provides an excellent environment for growing your expertise in project finance while contributing to projects that have a meaningful impact on communities.

• Be part of a respected financial services business with deep involvement in infrastructure and energy financing.
• Gain exposure to major project outcomes and contribute directly to complex, large-scale deals.
• Benefit from ongoing training, supportive leadership, and flexible working arrangements.

As a Project Finance Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the full lifecycle of infrastructure and energy financing transactions. Your responsibilities will span from origination support and analysis through to structuring, execution, and monitoring. You'll prepare detailed financial models, conduct credit analysis, draft submissions, and assist in due diligence and syndication activities. You will also contribute to sector research and maintain regular client interaction through meetings, reporting, and site visits.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting transaction processes including project appraisal, negotiations, due diligence, and legal documentation.
• Undertaking financial analysis including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.
• Preparing detailed credit submissions for new proposals, variations, and annual reviews.
• Building and reviewing financial models, conducting sensitivity analysis, and assessing business cases.
• Supporting syndication processes and ongoing monitoring of existing assets.
• Conducting industry research and staying across trends to provide insights on current and future opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field (postgraduate qualifications advantageous).
• 4-6 years' experience in project finance, ideally in the infrastructure or energy sectors open to industrial, leveraged finance and complex corporate experience.
• Strong financial modelling and credit analysis skills.
• Familiarity with sector frameworks such as PPAs, concession agreements, EPC/O&M contracts.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Experience in due diligence, documentation review, and transaction monitoring.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.

This opportunity is with a financial services organisation that offers a highly collaborative and supportive working environment. The culture emphasises teamwork, professional growth, and flexibility, while providing exposure to landmark infrastructure and energy projects. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills through training and on-the-job learning, while being part of a team that values innovation, open communication, and shared success.

If you are ready to take the next step in your project finance career, apply today. We look forward to connecting with talented professionals eager to make their mark.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

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