Senior Manager, Group Project Finance

Singapore, Central, Singapore
- Department
- Project Finance
- Job posted on
- Apr 21, 2025
- Employment type
- Permanent

**About Sembcorp**
- Sembcorp is a leading energyand urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

**Purpose & Scope**
- To support and lead project financing for the Group’s greenfield projects and brownfield M&A transactions across all sectors and markets which the Group invests in, including power, utilities, renewables, energy, and urban infrastructure in Asia, Middle East, and globally. The position will sit within the Group Investment Management function which reports to the Group CFO, and will play an important role in the Group’s energy transition and transformation agenda.

**Key Roles and Responsibilities**
- Lead and drive the financing of the Group’s greenfield projects and brownfield / M&A investments, in co-ordination with cross-functional and cross-border project teams, as well as external advisors and vendors where necessary.
- End-to-end project execution, including evaluation of project risks, bankability and returns, deal structuring, preparation of investment proposals for senior management approvals, debt market engagement, due diligence, negotiation and documentation, and financial close.
- Develop and manage relationships with debt market players, including commercial lenders, multilaterals and Export Credit Agencies, legal firms, and other advisors and consultants.
- Perform functional reviews of new projects, formulate independent views of key assumptions, risk drivers, and stress-test financial models to assess robustness of bankability and returns.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the competency of junior team members to strengthen the Group’s in-house project financing, deal structuring and financial modelling capabilities.

**Qualifications, Skills & Experience**
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in project finance / advisory / M&A / infrastructure, with at least 5 years’ experience in leading the execution of project financing transactions.
- Strong technical skills and competency in project finance, including financial modelling and VBA macros, deal structuring, familiarity with lenders’ credit processes and requirements, due diligence, negotiation and documentation.
- Analytical, highly numerate, detail-oriented, hands-on approach with strong problem solving and project management skills.
- Team player with strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders, as well as co-ordinate across various functional and regional teams.

**Our Culture at Sembcorp**
- At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.
- We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.
- Join us in making a real impact