Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong legal and/or financial background to join our team.
As a Principal Advisor in our Impact Finance Team (IFS), you will help on the development and execution of strategic plans to build and grow our business.
You will leverage your entrepreneurial mindset, legal expertise and financial acumen to identify opportunities and execute on them.
This role requires a mid-career professional with a passion for impact and innovation, and a proven track record in financial structuring.
You will report to the Head of Impact Finance Services.
Our team works on innovative financing solutions that ensure that the clean energy companies in emerging markets can attract the funding they need to grow.
You will be joining the Impact Finance Service (IFS) team as a Principal Advisor.
Your main tasks will include : Support the IFS team in originating and executing advisory mandates for renewable energy companies and projects in primarily Sub-Saharan Africa, but also in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Latin America.
As we are a small but growing unit, you will have a unique opportunity for development and personal career growth and be involved in all aspects of the business.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Supporting the identification and screening of advisory opportunities; Reviewing and analyzing financial models aligning financing options to support growth strategies; Coordinating and overseeing all aspects of syndication transactions and advisory mandates, from initiation to closing, including reviewing transaction agreements, and negotiation of terms across parties.
Preparing and contributing to the (project) management of the transaction processes, including the preparation of information packs and leading due diligence processes; Working closely with our investment team to build cross-service line relationships with our partners and clients.
A successful Principal Advisor at Mirova is one who : Is driven by our mission to finance solar to solve climate change and energy poverty; Possesses low ego and has a learning mindset that thrives in a fast-paced environment; Demonstrates a genuine interest in understanding business models and the inherent risks; Is detail oriented, a critical thinker and can question assumptions; Is able to build and develop relationships across stakeholders in our sectors and geographies; Is an excellent project manager and a proactive team player & problem solver, willing to put in the hours needed; Is familiar with producing pitch decks and information memoranda; Is comfortable with financial models and legal documentation alike; Is not afraid to get her/ his dirty hands.
Required Skills/Qualifications/ExperienceExperience:At least 10 years work experience in structured finance/similar in front office/legal departments; corporate finance advisory, private equity, project finance, debt structured finance, or project development in Africa or other emerging markets having worked for an investment advisory firm, investment fund or developer;Experience negotiating loan documentation;The ability to easily zoom in and out (details vs. high-level strategy);Experience in originating and developing client relationships;A solid understanding of accounting accompanied by strong Excel skills;Strong academic records from a top-tier institution, preferably in law and/ or finance;Fluency in English is required, fluency in French is preferable (level C1).