Head Project & Structured Finance, Africa Business

Vedanta is one of the world's leading critical and future minerals, metals, energy, and technology companies with market cap in excess of $20billion. We are one of the best in the world in terms of volume, cost, innovation, best practices, expansion and well- being of our people and the communities around us.

Our Africa business includes key assets such as Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia and Gamsberg in South Africa, playing a vital role in the group’s global mining portfolio and strategic growth in the region.

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What Will You Do?

• Lead execution of $1 billion fundraising through multilateral institutions, public bonds, equity markets, and private capital
• Raise capital for Konkola Copper Mines (Zambia) & Other Projects in Africa/ Middle East
• Develop and manage a comprehensive corporate finance framework, from lender/investor outreach to transaction closure
• Design optimal capital structures: debt, equity, convertibles, or blended financing based on project risk and business goals
• Manage financial modelling, due diligence, documentation, and compliance throughout the financing lifecycle
• Engage with DFIs, ECAs, global commercial banks, and investors for cost-effective long-tenor financing
• Support Vedanta Africa Businesses and other group companies on international financing needs
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external advisors for successful and timely execution

What Are We Looking For?

• CA, MBA (Finance) with 15+ years of experience in fundraising and project financing, preferably in infrastructure, energy, or capital-intensive sectors
• Proven expertise in end-to-end project financing for large infrastructure projects, including structuring, syndication, negotiation, and closure
• Good to have track record of arranging funding from Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) or Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
• Prior exposure to Africa, with understanding of local financial and regulatory landscape will be an added advantage
• Experience of handling leadership roles in corporate/project finance, investment banking, or structured finance with strong financial acumen, investment judgment, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong financial acumen, investment judgment, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work under pressure, handle complexity, and deliver high-impact results
• Experience of working with rating agencies, board-level presentations, and investor negotiations

What do we offer:

- Grow into top management roles in the future

- Enjoy industry leading remuneration and wealth creation opportunity.

- As an equal opportunity employer, Vedanta offers a truly global work culture.

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care and Respect.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey!