Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

PwC Middle East Infrastructure Finance team is a part of our global Infrastructure and Project Finance network of over 600 professionals. Our team is integrated across the Middle East and comprises financial consultants, bankers, engineers, economists, and ex-developers all with a strong track record in the infrastructure and PPP space.

A career with our team means adding value to our clients through advice and support across all facets of the deal lifecycle from conception to deal closure.

You can expect to work on projects across a number of sectors such as power and utilities, renewables, social infrastructure and transportation. The work could include advising clients on strategy and concept development, feasibility studies, business plans, due diligence of potential investments/partnerships/acquisitions, bid development advisory, procurement strategies, commercial structuring and project financing arrangements.

As a Manager, you will gain experience working across a range of sectors and different products. You will work on scoping and developing infrastructure projects, as well as implementing the procurement process. This includes structuring the deal and arranging finance for the private sector, negotiating through to financial close, and assisting with partnership management after the contract is awarded. Additionally, you will support post-transaction services, project finance for long-term infrastructure development, and provide public sector policy and strategy advice.

Moreover, you will be responsible for coaching and developing more junior team members and have the opportunity to support the team's business development activities. You will have responsibility for managing client relationships on a day-to-day basis and access to a network of support to further your development.

Responsibilities include:

• Infrastructure planning and strategy.

• Feasibility, business case and market analysis.

• Procurement options analysis.

• Project risk assessment.

• Project governance and project management frameworks.

• Commercial structuring of complex contracts.

• Coordinating legal, financial and/or technical teams.

• Procurement and process management.

• Bid evaluation.

• Project implementation advice through design and construction.

• Project controls.

Requirements

• Completion of a University degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Law or a related discipline

• MBA or a professional designation such as CFA or CPA is an asset

• Solid financial and general excel modeling skills

• 7-10 years of industry experience (Natural Resources, Transportation, and/or Power & Utilities)

• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Arabic

• Excellent business writing skills and oral communication skill

• Infrastructure sector

• Experience in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and their financing structures

• Experience in procurement models (traditional, alternative, innovative)

• Experience in managing procurement documents (RFQ, RFP, and Project Agreements)

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Capital Management (CM), Capital Raising, Cash Flow Analysis, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contingency Planning, Contract Lifecycle Management, Contractor Management, Cost Estimate Preparation, Cost Management, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date