Manager, Commercial and Transactions, Projects

Earlier this year, building on the strong foundation of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) as a fund manager, we introduced an optimized CIP Platform, with three platform companies providing services to CIP. To learn more, please refer to the CIP Platform section below.

In our optimized CIP Platform, CIP Terra Technologies – a project delivery company delivering projects from onshore wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems, to bioenergy, thermal and transmission infrastructure – is currently looking for a Manager, Commercial and Transactions to join the team in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Role

The Commercial and Transactions Manager will be an important member of the business development team with special focus on managing joint venture and/or partnership transactions, M&A, deal structuring and negotiations, valuation and business case analysis, and handling commercial transactions of greenfield renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to:

• Manage workstreams involved in joint venture / partnership, investments or acquisitions, deal structuring, due diligence, transaction documentation, and project finance, and equity sell-downs or divestments processes, including engaging and managing 3rd party service providers required to support these workstreams
• Develop and manage financial models and project assumptions Support in negotiations and drafting of agreements and contracts
• Manage engagement and negotiations with potential offtakers with regard to PPAs and oversee any competitive bidding processes such as GEA Programs.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, analysis, internal memos and papers for internal discussion, reporting to and approval of CIP's senior management and governance bodies
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the direct manager

You

We are looking for a motivated individual with 10 years working experience in M&A, investment banking, financial advisory, and infrastructure investments (power sector preferred) holding bachelor's/masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or other relevant fields. Candidates with proficient financial modelling skills with the ability to build complex, high-quality error-free financial models with CFA is a plus

We look for the following in a candidate:

• Stakeholder management: can coordinate with partners and maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Great communication skills: Fluent in English and Filipino with effective communication and presentation skills, including having ability to document project information and risks in a concise manner.
• Team-oriented: ability to take initiative and work diligently within a lean team and manage different workstreams simultaneously.
• Highly effective and motivated individual who is thriving in a highly effective and innovative environment.

The process

Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at talent@cipfs.com. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email.

As we continue to improve our candidate experience, diversity and avoid unconscious bias, please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations and ownership.

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