Project Finance, Vice President

MUFG · Paris

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Full-timeMid-levelJul 2026 · checked today

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Global Corporate & Investment Banking (“GCIB”) is the division responsible for managing the Bank’s key international client relationships and main financing products (Syndication, Structured & Project Finance, Securitisation, Working Capital Solutions, ECA financing, etc.). The coverage teams manage the global relationships with these groups. GCIB has a deep understanding of clients from a Credit and Strategic perspective, enabling it to offer the right products. At the centre of the client relationship, the Relationship Management teams coordinate the commercial strategy as well as the business lines (Capital Markets FX, Rates, Project Finance, Trade Finance, Global Network, etc.).

Our market leading Structured Finance (“ESFO”) department is responsible for i) marketing, ii) originating and iii) structuring project finance transactions in the EMEA region across the Infrastructure and Energy sectors. As part of Global Corporate & Investment Banking (EMEA), ESFO’s main responsibilities include the structuring, financial and rating advisory and the execution of loans for our clients in the region. A particular strength of ESFO is financial advisory capability that has broadened in scope from advising on lending but now includes equity advisory capability and procurement advisory.

The strategy of the team is to increase this broadening of scope whilst expanding the geographical and sectoral focus in order to support clients whilst contributing to the broader GCIB strategies around FIs, Distribution and Cross Sell.

ESFO Paris based team covers structured finance transactions across EMEA and is in particular in charge in the context of the GCIB Cross-Border Framework of leading i) the marketing, ii) the origination and iii) the structuring discussions for structured finance transactions to French based clients and transactions. It also forms with the ESFO team based in Madrid a platform in charge of leading structured finance transactions across Southern Europe. The ESFO Paris Team will in that context interface with relevant product specialists in London in accordance with the GCIB Cross-Border Framework.

Main Purpose of the Role

Operating as a product expert, contributing to the origination, structuring and execution of the project finance product.
Required to work closely with relationship managers, cross-product specialists to manage client sales/client interaction in order to support product development, risk solutions, distribution and cross-sell opportunities.
Accountable for the following departments: Structured Finance Office for EMEA (ESFO), Global Corporate & Investment Banking Division for EMEA (GCIB)

Education

Degree Level and/or relevant industry expertise

Work ExperienceEssential

Minimum of 7 years previous experience working in investment banking finance
Significant relevant industry experience with a specialism within structured finance and have a minimum level of project finance experience (5 years) within a complex financial services environment working on Project Finance transactions
Experience supporting full transaction lifecycle including due diligence, modeling, and execution
Proven success with deal execution and engaging with clients

Beneficial

Advisory experience

Functional Skills

Ability to lead transaction execution and client engagement and relationships
Advanced knowledge of credit risk, financial modelling, and documentation
Expertise in structuring non-recourse debt financing
Proficient in advanced Excel modelling (e.g., debt sculpting, sensitivity analysis)
Comprehensive understanding of capital markets, syndication strategies, and investor appetite
Knowledge of the competitor landscape within project finance
Commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal and networking skills

Foundational Skills

Demonstrates leadership and is flexible, decisive, and able to establish support from leadership
The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressured environment
Communicates effectively
Identifies multiple paths to success using analytical and critical thinking as well as decision-making skills
Exercises sound judgement, prioritizes effectively, and strives for continuous improvement
Collaborates with other business functions and divisions to advance business objectives
Leverages available technology to drive efficiency and results
Understands and applies industry trends and best practices
Exhibits and fosters optimism, resilience, flexibility, and openness to others' ideas
A proactive, motivated approach
Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
A creative and innovative approach to work
Inspires innovation and values learning as a lifelong professional objective
Engages inclusively and with intent
Always acts with integrity
Leads by example, engaging inclusively and with intent
Strong numerical skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Language Skills

French and English Fluent
Spanish or Italian fluency is a plus

Responsibilities

Leads marketing origination and structuring of Project Finance transactions across relevant sectors
Develops and implements financing strategies aligned with client objectives
Responsible for due diligence activities
Recommends optimal financing structures based on market conditions
Manages internal approval processes and stakeholder engagement
Monitors industry trends and best practices and applies insights to advance the business

In details:

Responsible and accountable for leading or assisting business development activity, such as specific marketing initiatives, and pitch opportunities.
Responsible and accountable for managing day-to-day client or counterparty interactions at a counterpart level; identifying and understanding client needs in order to develop and originate product solutions.
Responsible for leading or assisting the team with responses to Request for Proposals with high quality and accurate output.
Accountable for managing deal negotiations within specified limits.
Responsible for and accountable assisting the team with the preparation of Information Memorandums and generally support the execution of advisory mandates under the supervision of more senior staff.
Accountable for analysing and interpreting a range of complex financial and market data sources to understand product performance and potential impact.
Responsible for managing the credit application process and presenting credit cases to internal audiences, showing an understanding of credit requirements to develop a compelling business rationale to enable transactions.
Accountable for reviewing documentation and carry accountability for the appropriate level of sign off, ensuring that documents are further actioned as appropriate.
Responsible to act as the first point of contact for technical and client related issues, liaising with other stakeholders to seek resolution and / or escalating as required.
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