Infrastructure Finance Analyst

About WhiteCrow

We are global talent research, insight, and sourcing specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us to understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. In addition to this, our service is also extended to complement our client's in-house talent acquisition teams.

About our client

Since its inception in 2000, our client has emerged as a prominent and fast-growing retail group serving markets across the Middle East. The organization partners with world-class fashion and lifestyle brands, delivering globally inspired products and experiences to discerning consumers throughout the GCC. Guided by a vision to become a leading regional gateway for international retailers, the company has successfully built a broad portfolio across diverse consumer categories. Its collaborative approach with global brand partners, combined with extensive market expertise and a customer-first mindset, has enabled sustained growth and ongoing expansion across the region. Today, our client remains well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the dynamic Middle Eastern retail market.

As an Infrastructure Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for...

Financial Analysis & Modelling Support:

• Assisting in preparing, maintaining and updating financial models for infrastructure projects.
• Supporting financial analysis including business cases, feasibility studies, valuation exercises and investment assessments.
• Collecting and organising financial and operational data required for project evaluations.
• Performing sensitivity analyses and scenario modelling under supervision of senior team members.
• Assisting in reviewing project budgets, forecasts, and cost estimates.

Research & Market Intelligence;

• Conducting research on infrastructure sectors, market trends, financing structures and industry developments.
• Monitoring relevant regulatory developments, government initiatives and infrastructure investment activity.
• Gathering benchmarking information relating to infrastructure assets, concessions, PPP projects and financing structures.
• Maintaining internal databases of comparable transactions and market intelligence.

Transaction & Project Support:

• Assisting with the preparation of presentations, information memoranda, briefing notes and investment committee materials.
• Supporting due diligence activities by coordinating information requests and organising documents.
• Assisting in tracking transaction workstreams, key milestones and deliverables.
• Supporting the review and organisation of technical, commercial, legal and financial reports.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Coordinating with internal departments including Development, Legal, Commercial, Strategy and Operations.
• Supporting engagement with consultants, advisors and external stakeholders.
• Attending meetings, prepare meeting summaries and track follow-up actions.
• Assisting in preparing materials for senior management discussions.

Reporting & Administration:

• Preparing periodic reports, dashboards and management presentations.
• Maintaining organised electronic filing systems and document repositories.
• Supporting preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Assisting in ensuring data quality, consistency and completeness across reports and analyses.

Learning & Development:

• Developing understanding of project finance, infrastructure investments, PPP structures and financial analysis techniques.
• Participating in internal training programmes and professional development initiatives.
• Building familiarity with infrastructure sectors including utilities, transport, district cooling, energy and public infrastructure.

What you already have...

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Graduated within the last 0–2 years.
• Strong academic record preferred.
• No prior full-time work experience required.
• Internship experience in finance, investment banking, consulting, real estate, infrastructure, accounting or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Evidence of strong academic, extracurricular or project-based achievements is desirable

Job Specific Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of corporate finance and financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to conduct structured research and synthesise information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Willingness to learn and work across multiple infrastructure sectors.