EY Parthenon Project Finance & Infrastructure Advisory

 

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. At EY-Parthenon Strategy we are committed to combining our unconventional thinking with our clients’ smarts to deliver actionable strategies.

Join us and share the future with confidence.

 

The Opportunity 

Our Project Finance and Infrastructure team advises clients on financial, procurement, strategic, and public-private partnership issues for large-scale infrastructure projects. By joining us, you'll support clients throughout the project lifecycle—from analysis and evaluation to procurement, financial closure, construction, and operations—helping them develop and implement financial plans and delivery strategies involving various financing sources.

 

As part of our project finance team, you’ll develop your commercial capabilities working with our global networks and fast-moving, emerging clients. Our diverse client portfolio will build your capabilities in pitching, briefing, managing relationships and challenging assumptions. In our friendly, collaborative environment, you’ll receive the support, formal training and coaching you need to progress quickly along the career path you choose.

 

 

Your key responsibilities

You will be responsible for assisting clients in the development and implementation of strategies to advance large-scale infrastructure and other projects. You will play a key role advising on the feasibility, structuring, funding and closing of financing for infrastructure projects and/or procurements, including contract negotiation and project management.

 

You will be required to demonstrate a deep understanding of capital project/program funding, financing and delivery mechanisms at the local, state, and national levels to support analysis of client projects and provide project and program management assistance to clients and project teams on large projects. Developing and mentoring junior team members will also be a key part of your role.

 

 Priority focus areas include Renewables, Water, Rail & Road, Logistics, Urban Infrastructure, Sports & Events

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

Individuals with a good Knowledge of public-private partnerships (PPP), concessions and acquisition and project financing structures will do well in this role. Project Financing knowledge, with an understanding of project financial modelling and financing markets, and the understanding of economic or social infrastructure procurement and delivery would be highly valued.

Individuals with deep industry sector experience with track record in - (a) Value Frameworks which ensure that investments are targeted in the right areas; ensuring an optimal balance of expenditure across key asset classes, enhancements, renewals, maintenance and operations (b) Innovation Programs, leading to adoption and embedment of innovative tools, optimized processes and agile strategies for Portfolio Asset Management

 

To qualify for the role, you must have:

 

A professional qualification (MBA and/or CFA) is preferred; an engineering qualification would be an advantage Directly relevant work experience on large scale infra projects of approx. 6-8 years for Managers, with experience on large-scale infra projects. Experience in a top-tier advisory firm, infrastructure service provider, developer, bank, relevant government agency or other relevant sector experience Experience in structuring and financing transactions and/or procurements and the commercial aspects of relevant project documents Proven quantitative analytical capabilities and financial modelling experience is preferred

 

Ideally, you’ll also have:

 

MBA or Masters degree. Excellent problem solving, project management and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.

 

 

What we look for

We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.  

 

What we offer 
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:  

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.   Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.   Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.   Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.  

 

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