Deloitte’s Infrastructure & Capital Projects team is seeking an experienced Manager based in Warsaw to support its rapidly growing business in Poland and the CEE region.

The successful candidate will be expected to have the ability to work across a broad range of debt products and markets and will join a dedicated team focused on Debt, Structured Finance, Project Finance, Leverage Finance and Alternative Lending space.

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates the following personal attributes and qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience gained within the banking or investment industry,
• Professional services / client facing experience, working as a financial advisor to regional clients, including owner managed and private equity backed companies,
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate quantitative analysis to qualitative advice,
• Project management skills and demonstrable ability to deliver high quality work,
• Ability to undertake detailed financial/commercial analysis for inclusion in presentations and client reports,
• Consistent record of building and maintaining lasting internal and external relationships,
• Willingness to take ownership for and to drive marketing and business development activity,
• Exceptional people skills and proven ability to mentor and develop more junior colleagues,
• Excellent relationships in the Polish corporate finance market, with particular focus on local lenders (banks and funds) and Private Equity sponsors,
• Excellent analytical skills, including advanced knowledge of financial modelling techniques,
• Detailed understanding of banking documentation and legal structuring of debt finance (preferably practical experience in LMA),
• CFA or other related professional designation – or in advanced progress of acquiring,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – in Polish and English.

Your future role

As Manager in our Infrastructure & Capital Projects team you will provide high-quality and independent debt & capital advice on the wide range of complex and strategic financing challenges our Clients are facing. 

Your role within this team will be to help Clients achieve their funding objectives, which will incorporate a wide range of debt engagements, including advice on optimal capital structures, raising acquisition or growth financing, execute refinancing processes and the restructuring of existing debt facilities. You will also be responsible for internal Team’s development - sharing experiences and knowledge to colleagues. The successful candidate will be also expected to build and take ownership of Client relationships through business and client development responsibilities and to lead engagements on a day to day basis.

Some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Proactive management of Client relationships,
• Leading all aspects of capital raising engagements (debt, mezzanine and quasi-equity), including strategic analysis, deal preparation, marketing and deal negotiation,
• Leading capital advisory and treasury advisory engagements (optimizing capital structures, credit rating advisory),
• Assisting team members and developing independently comprehensive financial models,
• Leading teams and managing multiple engagements simultaneously,
• Originating new business,
• Oversight of creating and managing detailed financial modelling to test alternative capital structures and financing options,
• Preparing of information packs, management presentations, financial analysis and Client communications, Industry/company research for both deal origination and transaction analysis.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, social package and attractive bonus scheme,
• Rapid knowledge development thanks to on-the-job trainings related to the area of expertise,
• Support of the company in gaining additional professional qualifications (ACCA, CFA) and development of skills through a series of Polish and foreign trainings,
• Continuous professional growth and clear career path,
• Benefits such as: medical insurance, sports card, participation in various employees sport teams and activities,
• Free access to: the gym (Calypso Q22), our network of free bicycles and many more,
• Friendly work atmosphere and integration activities. 

About the team

The Infrastructure & Capital Projects team is an integral part of Deloitte's Financial Advisory practice, providing independent advice and execution on debt market opportunities and conditions, advising on: structuring of new debt issues and refinancing in the bank and debt capital markets, restructuring of under-performing companies (in terms of the capital structures), structuring of acquisition finance for corporates and leveraged buyouts; project finance advisory (including PPP advisory), and asset-based financing. The team works with a full suite of Clients from global entities to mid-market and smaller private companies.

Our work typically requires advice on:

• Evaluating business plans for robustness and sensitivity,
• Capital structure analysis,
• Financial modelling and debt capacity analysis,
• Assessing financing products and markets,
• Managing ongoing relationships with potential funders,
• Organizing and managing funding competitions,
• Preparing management presentations and information memoranda,
• Assessing financing offers and negotiating terms and conditions,
• Supporting the Client in execution of the debt transactions.