Finance Consultant - Investment Banking

Location:  Consultant could live in Poland (preferred), London, Germany, and consultants living in other countries in Western Europe may also be considered.  This is a Consultant position. ECC is seeking a Finance Consultant / Contractor. In this position you will:

• Coordinate with investment banks, export credit agencies, development finance institutions, and multilateral development banks to structure financing for projects.
• Review and analyze indicative loan term sheets to determine the all-in cost of the loan.
• Develop comparative analysis tables on the all-in cost of multiple indicative term sheets from various banks for a given project to provide recommendations.
• Conduct preliminary negotiations with banks to secure competitive indicative loan term sheets for the borrower.
• Travel across Europe and globally to meet with investment banks, export credit agencies, development finance institutions, and multilateral development banks.
• Attend conferences organized for banks to expand ECC’s global banking network.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing banks to enhance ECC’s outreach in the banking sector.
• Prepare presentations, teasers, and project memos for projects intended for banking audiences.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of OECD policies and regulations.
• Perform due diligence, research, and analysis of preferred banks in specific countries to facilitate EPC-F deals.
• Stay updated on current events, critical issues, and relevant news in the investment banking sector.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Educational Background: MBA in Finance or equivalent education, training, and practical experience in financial management.
• Global Banking Experience: Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with investment banks worldwide, including understanding their regional specializations, funding mechanisms, and financial products across North America, Europe, Asia, and emerging markets.
• International Finance Expertise: Proven experience working with export credit agencies, development finance institutions, and multilateral development banks for large-scale project financing.
• OECD Policy Proficiency: Strong understanding of OECD policies and frameworks related to export finance and investment banking regulations.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of five years in investment banking or finance-related roles, demonstrating expertise in deal structuring and financial modeling.
• Analytical Expertise: Advanced skills in cost analysis, comparative evaluations, and presenting actionable financial insights.
• Communication and Networking: Strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with global banking professionals.
• Industry Awareness: In-depth awareness of current trends, critical issues, and relevant news in the global investment banking sector, including risk and opportunity assessment.
• Technological Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and financial analysis tools to prepare presentations and detailed reports.
• Conferences and Networking: Proven ability to attend and leverage international banking and finance conferences to expand global connections and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Travel Readiness: Flexibility and readiness to travel globally on short notice for meetings, negotiations, and conferences.