Senior Associate

Senior Associate - Project FinanceWhat will this job do to improve your life?
This is an opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant infrastructure transactions while accelerating your career within a highly regarded investment platform.
You'll gain exposure across the full transaction lifecycle, from acquisition and bid strategy through to debt financing and financial close, working alongside experienced investment professionals on complex, high-value infrastructure assets.
Beyond the quality of the work itself, you'll have genuine ownership of transactions, direct exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to build a profile that will position you for future leadership opportunities within infrastructure investment and project finance.
About the roleVinova are partnering with a leading energy developer to appoint a Senior Associate within its Melbourne-based Project Finance team.
Reporting into senior members of the investment function, you'll play a key role in evaluating, structuring and executing project finance transactions across renewable energy assets.
Working closely with investment professionals, lenders, legal advisers, technical consultants and external stakeholders, you'll support acquisitions, debt financings, refinancings and investment decisions through to financial close while contributing to the continued growth of the platform.
DutiesBuild and review complex financial models to support acquisitions and project financingsSupport debt structuring, lender engagement and financing strategy across major transactionsPrepare investment committee papers, commercial analysis and transaction recommendationsWork alongside legal, commercial and technical advisers to deliver successful financial closeAssess project risks, capital structures and investment opportunitiesMentor junior team members and support the wider development of the finance team
Skills & ExperienceExperience within project finance, infrastructure investment, investment banking or advisoryStrong financial modelling and valuation capabilityExperience supporting debt financing, lender processes and transaction executionExposure to infrastructure acquisitions, refinancings or major capital projectsDegree in Finance, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline (CA or CFA advantageous)
BenefitsWork on nationally significant infrastructure investmentsExposure across acquisitions, financing and asset deliveryHigh-performing and collaborative investment teamClear long-term career progressionCompetitive remuneration package with performance incentives
Company & CultureOur client is a leading energy developer with a long-term focus on acquiring, financing and delivering energy assets across Australia.
Known for its collaborative culture and disciplined investment approach, the business offers exposure to complex, high-value transactions while providing a supportive environment where talented professionals are given genuine responsibility and the opportunity to progress their careers.
If you're looking to take the next step within project finance and want to work on market-leading infrastructure transactions, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.
Please apply via the link or contact Bayleigh Angel at Vinova for a confidential discussion.