Vice President, Project and Infrastructure Finance, Corporate Client Group

What is the opportunity?

As Vice President, Project and Infrastructure Finance (PIF), you will play a key role in the realization of Corporate Client Group (CCG) objectives through the structuring, delivery and management of project finance and public private partnership transactions principally in partnership with existing and new clients. The PIF team is responsible for meeting annually established targets for loan derived revenues and returns, New Client Acquisition ("NCA"), and providing advice to partners on project finance principles to build internal relationships.

What will you do?

• Under the direction of Managing Directors (MD)/Directors PIF, structure, deliver (pitch through to deal close), and monitor syndicated and bi-lateral project loan transactions

• Support the CCG PIF mandate to develop and maintain a business pipeline, win new business and close loan transactions sufficient in number to meet or exceed revenue as well as NCA goals

• Support the management and monitoring of the PIF loan portfolio, including timely reporting of material shifts in risk, client needs, and structure, and provide recommendations for action to MDs and Directors PIF, including new marketing opportunities

• Alongside Associates, provide research, analysis, and data (market, industry, client, and competitor) to support PIF marketing and advice on, indicative term sheets, deal structures and execution

• Provide analysis and support to Directors and other PIF colleagues for advice on risk and return associated with loan transactions contemplated

• Primary point of contact for and ownership of credit submissions and transaction presentations, including transaction documentation and coordination with clients and external legal counsel; work with Directors and Associates PIF to coordinate work, and transaction milestones within deal teams to ensure timely and seamless deal execution

• Conduct financial modelling work along with Associates PIF and formulate lending base and downside cases under the guidance of Directors PIF

• Partner with CCG relationship managers, risk management, and Capital Markets to effectively identify relevant opportunities and deliver the full suite of RBC banking products and ensure optimal positioning of RBC to capture the ancillary wallet of borrowers

• Full engagement on client services, with RBC partners and functions including CTM, GLA, R&M, Agency Services and others.

• Develop leadership skills through coaching and mentoring Associates PIF

What do you need to succeed?
Must have:

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in Business or Economics with senior debt credit knowledge and ability to manage complex concepts

• Proven experience in project financing transaction execution with emphasis on renewable energy, legal documentation and negotiation skills

• Strong ability to model and interpret financial sensitivity and scenario worksheets

• Strong financial, credit, accounting, written and communication skills

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks while meeting time sensitive deadlines

• Strong computer literacy with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel

• Solid personal and client relationship skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment under time constraints

Nice to have:

• Understanding and familiarity with RBC internal processes

• MBA, CPA, CFA or other relevant professional designation - ongoing or completed

• Effective bilingual (English/French) communication skills

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above