Corporate Finance Lead

OVERVIEW                                                                                               

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Lead will support the wider Corporate Finance team in preparing material and executing appropriate debt financing structures as well as financing readiness of projects, regions and sectors across NEOM.

The Lead will work on the execution of debt financing processes across NEOM on below key items.

• Preparation of lender materials - including Information memorandum, financial model, coordinating with consultants for putting together appropriate due diligence material -including Technical, legal, environmental etc.,
• Supporting the deal team lead in putting together key terms for transaction and getting it developed into full form term sheet with legal support.
• Supporting the deal team lead in finalizing the legal documentation and having it in agreed form with lenders.
• Supporting the team in preparing NEOM funding model and updating.
• Supporting the deal team lead in seeking all internal approvals and CP satisfaction programs for the facility.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• An entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work in an unstructured environment with strong focus on getting things done.
• Curiosity and an ability to understand, appreciate, and embrace new cultures.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to connect the dots, see the bigger picture and work towards the objective.
• Ability to multitask and work under time pressure on high stakes assignment.
• Outcome oriented with a clear ownership and accountability for the deliverables tasked with.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Corporate finance Lead's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Financial modelling and preparation of investor information documents that meet internationally bankable Standards

• Ability to independently add modules/amend existing models and review financial models of complex businesses like project finance and structured finance as per the international banking standards.
• Coordinate preparation of due diligence materials with project teams, including commercial and technical due diligence, ahead of a potential financing process
• Support the debt financing process from start to finish, including Information memorandum, financial model scenarios, investor decks, coordinating documentation drafting, finalization of CPs, through to financial

Debt capacity assessment and understanding business models

• Develop an understanding of the various regions, sectors and key projects of NEOM
• Assess debt financing options and structures for projects, regions and sectors across NEOM
• Model out financing structures in excel and analyse optimal funding structures

Decision support and special projects

• Support relationship management with external stakeholders (PIF, banks) and internal stakeholders (sector heads, regional heads, project proponents, project teams other finance teams)
• Help instill a culture of accountability, transparency, teamwork, and performance within the Corporate Finance team

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ relevant experience working in project & structured finance or investment banking
• Hands on working knowledge on live transactions specifically financial modelling, investor/lender presentation and pitchbook materials .
• Strong experience in debt financing, deal structuring and / or financial advisory
• Experience in large syndicated debt financings from start through to completion
• Strong proficiency in excel and power point
• Team-oriented and ambitious individual who will not hesitate to be hands-on with transactions

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, business administration or relevant field.
• MBA, CFA or Masters equivalent degrees in finance or relevant area is preferred.