Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced VP, Construction Finance with a strong background in real estate finance, project structuring, and capital strategy.
• The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between financiers and developers, originating funding partnerships, structuring viable deals, and ensuring project bankability across our ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities
Project & Deal Structuring

• Profile and assess the viability of construction projects for financing.
• Develop financial models, deal structures, and risk frameworks for real estate and infrastructure projects.
• Design funding frameworks that align project cash flows with financier requirements.
• Negotiate term sheets, security arrangements, repayment structures, and other deal elements with financiers and project sponsors.

Capital Sourcing & Relationship Management:

• Originate and manage relationships with financial institutions (DFIs, banks, investment funds, and family offices).
• Negotiate and close financing partnerships and credit lines for developer and contractor financing.
• Maintain a pipeline of capital providers across debt, equity, and mezzanine instruments.

Risk & Credit Oversight:

• Evaluate project risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with the internal credit team to align deal structures with credit policy.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis, stress testing, and scenario modeling to evaluate deal resilience.

Strategy & Execution:

• Contribute to capital strategy and fundraising efforts.
• Support investor relations by preparing financial materials, investment memos, and partnership proposals.
• Build frameworks to standardize project appraisal, due diligence, and financing criteria.
• Interface with hedge funds, private equity firms, and institutional investors to communicate the construction finance model.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree or CFA qualification is an advantage.
• 7–12 years of experience in corporate/project finance, investment banking, or real estate finance.
• Demonstrated experience working with corporate financial institutions.
• Proven track record of structuring and closing project or real estate finance deals.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and credit analysis skills.
• Experience negotiating with institutional investors, PE funds, and development finance partners.