Debt Advisory Energy & Infrastructure Lead, EMEA in London

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We are looking for a passionate individual with an excellent track record of sourcing debt financing solutions to lead our Debt & Structured Finance EMEA business in Energy & Infrastructure.

About JLL Capital Markets: In a highly dynamic and fast-paced working environment, we are committed to providing best-in-class, fully tailored financial and strategic advice to our clients, offering an innovative and diverse range of complex transactions and services across the entire corporate lifecycle. JLL is the leading capital markets platform across Europe, with over 980 capital markets professionals across the region and 2,400 globally.

The Opportunity: We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our pan-EMEA Debt & Structured Finance team as part of our business growth plan which has been approved by the EMEA Capital Markets Executive Committee. This is a unique opportunity where we will combine the market-leading Debt Advisory and Energy & Infrastructure Advisory (E&IA) practices at JLL.

Job Overview: This role will be responsible for growing the E&IA practice within Debt & Structured Finance through direct business origination and working on the refinement and delivery of our growth strategy. Reporting into the Co-Head, Debt & Structured Finance EMEA and working closely with the Lead - Energy & Infrastructure Advisory, EMEA, they will collaborate closely with colleagues across the EMEA and Global Debt and E&IA and wider Capital Markets teams, leveraging their own network and the strength of the JLL brand to build and nurture client relationships and generate revenue.

This is a vital Director-level role building and running a collegiate, networked and productive Debt practice in Energy & Infrastructure. The role focuses on business generation, for example on major project and development financing; and on idea generation, team and network building.

What does the role entail?

• Business Generation & Execution, Clients: Win and execute E&IA Debt mandates, driving new business generation with colleagues in Debt, E&IA, Pan-EMEA and Global Capital Markets teams.
• Provide expert debt advisory services across various technologies, including Solar PV, BESS, Onshore and Offshore Wind and wider energy transition technologies and related infrastructure.
• Lead and execute Debt financing deals, focused on project and wider financing to generate a multi-million JLL revenue pipeline.
• Broaden JLL EMEA Capital Markets offering through leveraging debt and M&A to embed in our sector offerings wherever relevant for our clients.
• Grow and maintain a network of clients, contacts, and relationships with investors, intermediaries and market players in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

Preferred Skills & Characteristics:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Renewables financing market sector and a well-established financial advisor network in renewables EMEA-wide.
• In-depth knowledge of project finance, M&A and capital raising in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record of sourcing and generating sizeable transactions, running major client relationships, with the ability to manage and deliver major transactions across EMEA.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• High levels of organisation and ability to perform under pressure, maintaining a clear head to present and provide considered advice under tight deadlines.

Location: On-site – London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!