Project Finance Analyst

Job Title: Project Finance Analyst Division/Function: National Development Finance Agency Reports to: Sector Head Financial Advisory, NDFA Job Family: Project Finance, Corporate Finance and Advisory Services Contract Type: Permanent ** Closing date for applications - 20/02/25 ** Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). The NDFA provides financial advice to State authorities in respect of those public investment projects which are referred to it, with a capital value over €75 million. The NDFA procures and delivers Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects as requested by State authorities (with certain exceptions such as Transport Infrastructure Ireland) and also provides post-handover contract management and support services to some sponsoring bodies in respect of the operation and maintenance of their operational PPP facilities, and directly procures certain Exchequer-funded projects on behalf of relevant departments e.g. the Department of Education. Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Role Summary The NDFA is seeking a suitable candidate for a Project Finance Analyst role. The successful candidate will work with peers and senior colleagues engaged with public sector bodies providing financial and commercial advice to assist the delivery of major capital and infrastructure projects and programmes under various forms of delivery including Exchequer funded, PPPs, concessions and joint ventures. Working on large scale State capital expenditure projects (typically > €75 million capital) across a diverse range of sectors including education, transport, justice, climate and social housing. You will work alongside officials from relevant Government departments and agencies, as well as other professional advisors and in partnership with the private sector. The work is transactional in nature and day to day tasks will include financial statement analysis, review of commercial and legal documentation, complex financial models and project finance funding term sheets. The role will include report writing, portfolio monitoring of construction and other subcontracting entities, operational PPP reviews as well as managing relationships across a broad range of clients and transaction types. The successful candidate will also be expected to work on their own initiative in completing assignments and engaging with clients. It is therefore essential that the successful candidate has clearly demonstrated an ability to develop professional working relationships with clients to meet objectives and project delivery requirements. A track record in advisory and/or banking of large transactions, particularly with project finance transactions or similar, is desirable. Key Responsibilities Some of the key tasks the successful candidate will be required to perform include: 1. Project structuring and delivery: support senior colleagues as they assist clients on scoping and developing infrastructure projects through the full project life cycle. This work may include determining project requirements and objectives, cost benefit / effectiveness evaluations, financial, commercial and risk assessments to inform project structure and monitoring of the funancial and commercial aspects of the projects' delivery. 2. Financial modelling: prepare whole life financial models and develop payment mechanisms for infrastructure projects. 3. Contract development: support senior colleagues with the preparation of financial requirements for procurement/legal documentation for projects such as prequalification questionnaires and tender documents. 4. Funding market engagement: support senior colleagues in engaging with prospective capital market/debt/equity funders for capital projects. 5. General advisory work: assist senior colleagues in general financial advisory of infrastructure projects and evaluation work on behalf of key stakeholders, including financial statement analysis, financial robustness assessments, counterparty credit analysis, market analysis and options analysis. 6. Reports/memoranda: research and prepare reports/memoranda for senior management on a wide variety of issues. Knowledge Third level degree. Chartered membership of relevant professional body or equivalent desirable. Have at least 3 years post graduate experience. Previous experience working in financial advisory and/or banking of large transactions and/or corporate finance and/or sustainable finance is desirable. Skills An effective communicator of complex messages (written and verbal). A positive team member with good interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Highly organised with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, deal with conflicting agendas and meet deadlines. Excellent analytical skills, together with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Advanced knowledge of excel and financial modelling desirable. An ability to develop professional working relationships with stakeholders. Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.