Investment Associate

Investment Associate / Manager, Philippines Full time Middle/ Senior Philippines About Us Levanta Renewables is a renewable energy developer and independent power producer in Southeast Asia. We develop, build and deliver renewable energy solutions that work for each country in support of its transition to renewable energy, and do so in a sustainable manner while helping local communities. With a shared goal towards helping Southeast Asia realise its energy transition and net zero targets, Levanta is backed by Actis, a leading sustainable infrastructure private equity firm. We are developing 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects in Southeast Asia through M&A and greenfield development of utility scale and C&I projects. Due to business expansion, we are actively seeking an Investment Associate / Manager, Philippines to be based in Manila, Philippines . Reporting to the Head of Business Development (Philippines), this individual will be a key member of the team and will work closely with other departments to a) secure project finance for the greenfield / M&A opportunities, b) originate, evaluate and close development partnership / acquisition opportunities and c) contribute towards portfolio management in terms of day to day performance tracking and management. 1. Project Finance Support the Group CIO and Head of Business Development for securing project finance for across the entire financing cycle – due diligence process, documentation, execution etc. Build a strong network with the banks, financial institutions, due diligence advisors, law firms etc Should be able to build and review financial models and presentations (Information Memorandum etc.) 2. Investment Analysis Support the Head of Business Development for evaluation of development partnership opportunities for Levanta end-to-end (origination – conducting due diligence – submitting offers – transaction documents negotiations – closing the transaction). Lead the preparation of all key memos (board presentations, valuation note etc.) pertaining to development partnership/acquisition opportunities. Build a strong network for originating deals and systematic approach to shortlist and process deals Regular reporting of key developments for the portfolio (operating performance, financial covenants etc.) Ideal candidate should possess Strong networking skills: Be able to develop and maintain relationships with the banks, financing institutions and other key stakeholders (due diligence advisors, law firms etc.) Prior experience in raising / arranging debt financing from local / international lenders for wind and / or solar generation projects in the Philippines. Experience in finalization of debt financing term sheets, lender due diligence management, financing documentation, security creation, debt drawdown and post-COD lender monitoring is highly preferable. Strong analytical and project finance skills: Able to understand and assess value & value drivers for contemplated opportunities with strong fundamentals of financial valuation techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, Comparable Company Analysis (Comps), Precedent Transactions, etc. Strong negotiation and deal-making skills: Responsible for negotiating and structuring investment transactions, including structuring due diligence programs and coordinating the same. Ability to work well under pressure: Need to be able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Attention to detail: The Investment Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end project finance and investment process and must pay close attention to detail and ensure that all aspects of the process are handled accurately and efficiently. Education level: At least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration or other relevant certifications such as CFA will be seen as an advantage. Job experience: Candidates should have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in project finance, investment management or a related field, with a track record of successfully leading and closing project finance/M&A deals. Experience in the wind and solar energy industry and / closing deals within Philippines is required. Languages: Fluency in English is required #J-18808-Ljbffr