Head - Project Finance - Bank

Position: Head - Project Finance

Location: Mumbai

Reporting To: Country Head

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Leadership:

- Develop and execute the bank's project finance strategy in alignment with organizational goals.

- Build and manage a robust pipeline of project finance opportunities across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, real estate, and manufacturing.

- Provide strategic direction to the project finance team to ensure consistent growth and profitability.

2. Business Development

- Identify new business opportunities and establish strong relationships with corporate clients, government entities, and financial institutions.

- Structure and negotiate large-scale project finance deals, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and risk appetite.

- Represent the bank in high-level discussions, client meetings, and industry forums.

3. Credit Structuring & Risk Management

- Oversee credit assessment, structuring, and due diligence of large project finance deals.

- Ensure compliance with credit policies, banking regulations, and risk management frameworks.

- Monitor the project portfolio to mitigate risks and maximize returns while ensuring minimal NPAs.

4. Team Leadership & Development

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project finance team.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

- Drive training initiatives to enhance the team's technical expertise and market knowledge.

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

- Collaborate with internal teams such as legal, compliance, risk, and treasury to execute seamless transactions.

- Maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including lenders, investors, consultants, and regulators.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Education: MBA in Finance, Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent qualification.

- Experience: Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in project finance or corporate banking.

- Demonstrated success in originating and executing large project finance transactions.

- Prior experience in leadership roles within financial institutions is preferred.