The Debt, Capital & Treasury Advisory team is an integral part of Deloitte's Financial Advisory practice, providing independent advice and world class execution across the full spectrum of debt markets through the Firm's global network. Deloitte Debt Advisory are a team of more than 200 debt professionals across EMEA, with ~65 the UK, making them one of the largest teams operating in the UK and almost certainly the largest globally.
In any given year, in the UK Deloitte Debt, Capital & Treasury Advisory team close c.300 transactions in the UK alone. The deal flow the team are exposed to gives them a good read on what is available within the debt markets and where best to source capital. The business has grown at roughly 20% per year every year since inception and has maintained the original ‘start-up’ mentality throughout that period.
We are seeking to expand and are always interested to speak to talented individuals with a background in debt and / or the infrastructure & energy industry and an interest in learning about debt structuring for infrastructure & energy transactions (for example the construction of renewable energy projects, port expansions, energy transition, etc).
We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss with us.
Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients’ become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.
What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.
Connect to your opportunity
The Infrastructure & Energy team is looking for an experienced professional to join the team at a senior level to execute transactions alongside building their network and market eminence. By joining the team at both an important stage in its growth trajectory as well as in a rapidly tech-driven and evolving credit market, you will play a key role in shaping the team’s strategy and priorities.
As well as being a central member of the Infrastructure & Energy team, you will regularly work with the broader Deloitte service lines, notably M&A Lead Advisory, Transaction Services and industry experts across the firm, utilising broader knowledge & market insight across one of the largest professional services companies globally.
Your role within this high-performance and fast-paced team will be to assist clients achieve their financing objectives which will incorporate a wide range of debt engagements including advice on optimal capital structures, negotiating new money fundraisings, refinancing and restructuring existing debt facilities. Your role will be in the Infrastructure & Energy focused team within the Debt, Capital & Treasury Advisory practice, and will be supporting both Infrastructure Corporates, Infrastructure Fund clients and their portfolio companies on debt raises.
We operate across all Infrastructure & Energy sectors across project, structured & corporate finance.
As a Senior Manager or Assistant Director in the Debt Advisory team you will be:
- Responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of debt financing processes, often across multiple projects and accountable for the engagement quality and risk management. Being a key point of contact for clients, lenders, advisers and other service lines;
- Providing knowledge of multiple debt products in order to provide best advice and execution;
- Leading and managing the delivery of high-quality transaction documentation, including the preparation of information packs, management presentations, term sheets, project finance style financing models, structuring and financial analysis and other project deliverables; Building & maintaining distinctive client relationships;
- Supporting marketing and business development activities, including seeking to originate a strong pipeline to successfully generate profitable work;
- Financial modelling, including analysing business forecasts, building cash flow forecasts, evaluating scenario analysis and covenant calculations
- Negotiating commercial terms related to debt structuring within a term sheet
- Proactively building and developing a network of internal and external relationships involved in transactions (e.g. clients such as infrastructure funds, developers, banks, private credit funds, lawyers, due diligence advisors); Introducing wider firm services to clients;
- Analysing and having a broad perspective on debt market trends, helping to lead thinking around emerging financing solutions across all capital asset classes;
- Contributing towards shaping the team’s strategic priorities as it continues to grow, including developing new market / industry knowledge, skills and points of view in changing market requirements;
- Demonstrating leadership that motivates and develops the team, supporting career progression and personal development across the team;
- Helping lead on the adoption of Deloitte approved AI tools, implementing them into day-to-day processes; and
- Working effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
Connect to your skills and professional experience
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Demonstrable experience working in Infrastructure or Energy sectors, most likely within an advisory capacity or in a lending capacity at a bank or credit fund, including playing a lead role in day-to-day management of projects, including preparation of information packs, management presentations, term sheets and client communications
- Demonstrable experience of project finance style modelling including experience of building, operating and reviewing financial models used for the purposes of forecasting transaction cash flows to determine ability of the transaction to achieve debt covenants and / or threshold investment returns
- Experience in debt structuring and credit analysis
- Experience of having negotiated term sheets/legal documentation
- Track record of having executed transactions & built strong client relationships
- Proven stakeholder management skills, developing close working relationships with clients, lenders and other advisors
- Proven team player with experience managing and developing talent, including leading / overseeing junior team members
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail demonstrating a capacity to both prioritise and multi-task
- Proven Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills with fluency in oral and written English
- A commitment to delivering an exceptional service to clients, with ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships
- The self-confidence/appetite to be involved in business development activities
- Professional qualification (e.g. CFA, ACA, ACT, CIMA or equivalent) would be a plus
In an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference.
We challenge dealmakers to expect more and to see beyond the deal to create sustainable value for shareholders, employees and society. We support corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle and are committed to identifying and delivering sustainable value at every stage of the deal.
Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process, or you can contact the Independence team upon request.
“It’s such an inspiring place to work; everyone you talk to is working on something interesting. There are always so many exciting things to get involved with that it is a challenge to prioritise where to spend your time. Everyone always says, “it’s the people,” and that’s true.” - Lizzie, SR&T – Advisory
You’ll be based in London with hybrid working.
At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.
Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So, we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.
We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So, we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.
Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through worldclass development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.
A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.
Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers
