Purpose of the Job

Assist in the valuation and risk analysis of new projects (including review of financial models) and the
preparation of financing plans, selection of funding sources / banks, structuring and execution of
acquisitions and project financings.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare and be responsible for financial models, financial analysis, valuation and risk analysis of
new projects (with assistance / supervision of senior members of the team as appropriate).
• Assist with screening of projects / opportunities, work on indicative and final valuations,preparation of financing plans, selection of funding sources / banks, the structuring and execution of project financings.
• Assist with or (when delegated) be responsible for non-project related AIFA activities (e.g.annual impairment tests, lookbacks, etc.).

Objectives:

• Assist in the valuation of development projects
• Responsible for analysis of financial (or financing related) risks and impact of proposed transactions on accounting
• Assist the structuring and execution of financing plans for new projects
• Assist in reviewing the structure and general soundness of financial models
• Assist in proposal of appropriate financing plans, including alternatives or assist for selection of appropriate financing plan as delegated by the Head of AFIA – AMEA
• Propose banks / financing institutions and/or agencies to be selected to the Head of AIFA –AMEA, or be responsible for selection as delegated by the Head of AFIA – AMEA
• Assist business development decision making process including in developing together with consultants’ market forecasts
• Assist in proposal and implementation of relevant sensitivity analysis for investment files
• Advise on risk allocation, bankability issues, optimisation & tax structuring
• Identify main project economic and financial risks and advise on the appropriate mitigation
factors and definition of appropriate contingencies

Qualifications:

• MBA Finance / Economics / CA based degree or a professional qualification such as CFA, CIMA,ACA, ACCA (or equivalent)

Experience:

•  4 plus years of relevant experience,
• Experience in AIFA / M&A or Project Finance will be preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong and proven analytical skills, including proficient financial modelling
• Commercial acumen with good understanding of accounting topics and tax structures
• Ability to multitask and to work effectively under pressure
• Behavioural capabilities: problem solving.

Business Understanding:

• Basic understanding of the power business and merchant market dynamics
• Sound understanding of banking and funding processes / issues
• Good knowledge of the competitive environment faced in emerging countries
• Direct knowledge and experience of business environment (or even better power business) in India would be a definite plus.

Language:

• Fluent English mandatory. Standard Hindi (and/or other language(s) widely spoken in India) would
be a plus. French or Dutch valuable

Location/travel:

• Pune, Maharashtra, India.
• Travel within India and some travel to Dubai can be expected.

Reporting:

Head – AIFA, India