Senior Finance Associate

The Associate, Finance is a high-visibility role that will support the company’s multi-billion-dollar strategic financing on world-scale LNG project.

In the near term, this role will focus on producing detailed financial analyses and models, preparing presentation materials, such as investor and lenders presentations, and supporting the day-to-day administrative and logistical aspects of the fundraising process. The individual will engage with internal and external stakeholders to support the raising of debt, equity, and other sources of capital from lenders, investors, and government entities.

The position reports directly to the Sr. Director, Finance and functionally to the SVP, Finance.

Position Description:

• Design, manage and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, including:
• Build and maintain detailed project finance models with:
• Debt sculpting and DSCR / LLCR / PLCR analysis
• Multiple tranches of payment in waterfall (senior, mezz, equity)
• Sensitivity and downside cases (pricing, volumes, capex, opex, timing)
• Analyze and diligence key commercial inputs:
• Feedgas supply, liquefaction capacity, and offtake terms
• EPC capex, construction schedules, contingency, and cost overruns
• O&M structures and long-term operating assumptions
• Contribute to the drafting of management presentations and materials for the Board of Directors
• Act as a key point of contact in managing a multi-billion-dollar financing process:
• Partner internally with accounting, legal, regulatory, construction, and operations teams
• Support the tracking, scheduling, and prioritizing of external outreach (e.g., lenders, investors, and third-party consultants)
• Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of financial systems, procedures, and standardized templates during and following financing processes
• Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives and special projects as required
• Travel is generally limited and primarily local during business hours; occasional out-of-area or overnight travel may be required

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on Business Administration, Finance, or Economics
• 2-4 years of work experience in investment banking, private equity investing, or corporate finance
• Proficient in financial modeling with an excellent understanding of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience preparing materials for senior management
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with careful attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize workload to bring in finished products
• MBA or CFA designation (preferred)
• Energy and/or infrastructure experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in VBA and/or Python (preferred)

Critical Competencies for Success

• Self-starter, innovative thinker, with the ability to identify issues and resolve problems
• Team oriented
• Supportive of a cross-functional, collaborative, non-siloed working environment
• Excellent written and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and commitments, and works well under pressure