Project Finance

About Our Client

Bioenergy is emerging as the next big opportunity in India’s energy sector, driven by the need for sustainable and scalable alternatives. Founded by clean energy veterans, our client is a fast-growing bioenergy company focused on setting up and operating biofuel plants. The company specializes in project development of large-scale bioenergy plants across India.

Role Overview

We are looking for a project finance professional who will take ownership of the financial structuring, modelling, and execution of debt financing for biofuel projects. The ideal candidate should have experience working in the renewable energy/infrastructure sector and be comfortable handling the end-to-end financing lifecycle of capital-intensive projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lender Relations

  : Act as the primary point of contact for all ongoing reporting and communication with lenders.

• Debt Fundraising

  : Lead interactions and negotiations with banks, NBFCs, and institutional lenders for securing project finance.

• Financial Modelling

  : Build and manage detailed financial models for biofuel projects including debt/equity structuring, IRR/NPV analysis, and sensitivity analysis.

• Cost of Capital Management

  : Strategize and optimize capital structure to manage the cost of lending and overall interest cost.

• Documentation & Compliance

  : Prepare and review term sheets, loan agreements, security documents, and ensure compliance with financial covenants and legal requirements.

• Covenant Monitoring

  : Track financial covenants, ensure compliance, and flag risks well in advance.

• Cross-Functional Coordination

  : Work closely with legal, commercial, and project execution teams to ensure timely financial closures.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in project finance, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, or bioenergy sector.
• Proven experience in financial modelling, debt syndication, and negotiation with lenders.
• Strong understanding of term sheets, loan documentation, RBI guidelines, and project appraisal criteria.
• Ability to independently manage lender relationships and compliance processes.
• MBA (Finance) or CA preferred.