We are seeking a seasoned Structured & Project Finance professional to lead the Structured & Project Finance team within TEB CCIB Group. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across origination, structuring, credit approval, and execution of long-term financing transactions, while acting as a senior point of contact for key stakeholders locally and within the BNP Paribas network.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Structured & Project Finance team, overseeing deal origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex financing transactions
• Work closely with senior coverage and sales teams to originate new business opportunities, drive client relationships, and support revenue growth
• Lead and oversee financial analysis, cash flow modelling, and transaction structuring to ensure robust, bankable and risk-appropriate solutions
• Assume overall responsibility for the credit process, including supervision and validation of credit applications, due diligence activities, and presentation of transactions to relevant credit committees at TEB and BNP Paribas
• Ensure transactions are structured and executed in line with risk appetite, internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best market practices
• Act as the primary coordinator between local teams, global product partners, and external stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Oversee portfolio monitoring and post-closing matters, ensuring ongoing compliance and risk management
• Mentor, develop, and performance-manage team members, building technical capabilities and ensuring succession planning within the department
• Contribute to broader business strategy, process improvements, and knowledge sharing across CCIB

Role Scope:

The position entails end-to-end ownership of the structured and project finance transaction lifecycle, from origination and credit approval through execution and ongoing monitoring. As a senior leader, the role also involves shaping the team’s growth, market positioning, and long-term success within a dynamic and expanding platform.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Management, or Accounting; a Master’s degree is a strong advantage
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in structured finance, project finance, or complex corporate financing, preferably within an international banking environment
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and overseeing multiple complex transactions concurrently
• Strong expertise in credit analysis, financial modelling, cash flow analysis, and risk assessment for long-term financing structures
• Demonstrated experience building, reviewing, and approving complex project finance models, including sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Energy, infrastructure, or similar asset-based sector experience is a strong plus
• Proven ability to draft, present, and defend credit proposals at senior committee level in English
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating across local and global platforms
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize across a diversified transaction portfolio
• CFA Charterholder status is a plus