The Director Project Finance will independently lead and oversee multiple transactions and transaction teams within the Project Finance Department, ensuring best-in-class transaction structuring, documentation, and valuation. The role focuses on balancing risk and return to deliver sustainable value to the organization.
Key Accountabilities:
Functional Responsibilities
- Lead the timely delivery of competitive financing solutions for tenders, greenfield developments, and structured financing transactions through to financial close
- Provide strategic financial advisory to Business Development on bankability, project economics, tariff optimization, and risk allocation
- Support project companies and Portfolio Management post-financial close, including refinancing, waivers, and performance reviews
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, DFIs, ECAs, asset managers, and rating agencies
- Monitor and benchmark financial markets, including pricing trends, liquidity, and risk appetite
- Oversee the appointment and coordination of external advisors (financial, legal, tax, technical, insurance, ESG, and model auditors)
Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members to build a high-performing finance team
- Drive delivery of departmental KPIs aligned with strategic objectives
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
- Establish and enforce best practices in financial modeling and transaction documentation
- Support visibility of project finance achievements through industry publications in collaboration with senior leadership
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies and governance standards across teams
Governance
- Represent the organization on subsidiary Boards and Board Audit Committees
- Provide financial oversight, identifying risks and opportunities at the subsidiary level
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and contribute to organizational transformation initiatives and process enhancements
- Implement best practices aligned with industry standards and evolving market conditions
Communication & Working Relationships:
Internal:
- Business Development
- Legal (Projects)
- Technology Teams
- CFO Functions (Tax, Accounting, Treasury)
External:
- Banks and financial institutions
- Investors and equity partners
- Rating agencies
- External consultants and advisors
- Contractors and project stakeholders
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering
- Preferred: MBA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualifications
Experience
- 8+ years of experience in project finance within a developer, bank, or financial institution
- Strong sector experience in infrastructure, energy, or renewables
- Proven track record of leading and closing complex financing transactions
- Strong experience within the KSA or GCC region
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise
- Strong negotiation skills across complex, multi-party financing structures
- Deep understanding of global financing markets, instruments, and trends
- Ability to assess and allocate complex project risks
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to present complex financial insights to senior leadership
- High resilience and ability to perform under pressure
