VP - Project Finance

Partner with the Group Head and other stakeholders to underwrite, execute, and monitor project finance transactions, with a focus on infrastructure sectors including energy, LNG, data centers, transportation, and related assets. Serve as the primary execution officer for transactions from initial evaluation through closing and ongoing portfolio management. Support broader structured finance and corporate lending activities as needed. Prepare credit proposals, conduct due diligence, manage internal approvals, and support the continued growth of the Bank's project finance platform. Key Responsibilities Lead the evaluation, underwriting, structuring, approval, documentation, and closing of project finance transactions. Conduct financial, technical, legal, market, and other due diligence and identify key transaction risks and mitigants. Review and maintain financial models, including debt sizing, sensitivity analysis, covenant testing, and cash flow assessments. Prepare credit memoranda and presentations for internal approval committees. Review financing and legal documentation and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders through closing. Manage transaction execution processes and serve as a primary contact for borrowers, sponsors, agent banks, advisors, and other market participants. Monitor portfolio performance, including operating and financial results, covenant compliance, project progress, loan activity, and other key risk indicators. Review borrower reporting, engineer reports, and other information to identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate actions. Manage amendments, waivers, refinancing, and periodic credit reviews. Update risk ratings and support portfolio stress testing and concentration analysis. Strategic Support Monitor market, regulatory, and industry developments affecting project finance and infrastructure sectors. Support senior bankers in business development, portfolio strategy, and growth initiatives. Strong credit, underwriting, and risk analysis skills. Strong project finance modeling and cash flow analysis capabilities. Ability to negotiate, document, and manage complex financing transactions. Effective relationship management, communication, and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities while exercising sound credit judgment. Compliance Requirements Comply with all Bank policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements. Maintain credit files and documentation in accordance with regulatory and records‑retention standards. Complete all required compliance and regulatory training. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field. 7 years of commercial banking experience, including project finance underwriting, execution, portfolio management, or credit risk analysis. Experience across infrastructure sectors such as energy, LNG, power, renewables, transportation, digital infrastructure, and utilities. Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Bank of Kuwait