Business Development Manager

Job Description : BDM UAE large multinational in the search for a business development manager to generate, negotiate and lead financing on new project acquisitions across the Middle East. The Role · Research, source and develop new investment opportunities in line with the company headquarters strategy in their specific sectors. · Coordinate and facilitate business meetings followed by meeting report. · Work as part of the team in development, structuring, valuation, negotiating, bidding and investing for infrastructure projects and/or M&A transactions within the business sectors · Lead project financing and structure /negotiate key project documents, including EPC contracts. · Undertake financial modelling and due diligence processes within team and manage advisors · Review and input into legal, commercial, and technical documentation, as required, for optimised project structuring · Prepare briefing papers and internal application materials for discussion and decision · Establish and maintain relationship with active and credible stakeholders in the market (clients, developers, partners, advisors, contractors, etc.) to leverage this network for further development of new investment opportunities. · Perform asset management role once projects reach financial close The Candidate · Undergraduate degree with MBA preferred · Minimum 10 years' prior experience gained in either a leading industrial infrastructure player or financial institution with project finance or infrastructure investment background, ideally with a power, water or energy background · Solid and relevant experience in large scale infrastructure transactions with a proven track record · Highly numerate with strong analytical and negotiating skills · Fluent in English with excellent oral and written skill. Arabic language would be an advantage (but not a requirement)

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