Associate Director, end-to-end (Sustainability/ESG)

• Working on complex transactions , deploying debt, equity and guarantees.
• Full time and permanent position - LEEDS based

About Our Client

The role is within a prominent institution in the public sector who are focused on driving economic growth and achieving Net Zero objectives in the UK. The organisation mobilises sector insights and investment expertise to unlock private finance for projects across the country, with a capital provision of nearly £30 billion.

This is a full time and permanent position that will be located in Leeds - you must be able to commit to at least 3 working days in the Leeds office.

Job Description

The Assistant Director will be responsible for executing complex transactions involving debt, equity, and guarantees. This includes supporting Directors, analysing investment opportunities, collaborating with co-investors, negotiating documentation, and driving due diligence and investment approval processes. The role also involves acting as an ambassador for the organisation.

Core Responsibilities in brief:

1. 
   
   Market Engagement:
   • Support Directors in engaging with investors, developers, banks, and industry.
   • Attend industry events and round tables to generate new investment opportunities.
2. 
   
   Originate and Screen Projects:
   • Assist in identifying and evaluating potential projects. Deal exposure across carbon capture & storage, battery storage, aviation fuel, hydrogen, green steel, gigafactories, advanced manufacturing, solar etc
   • Prepare Investment Committee papers on commercial viability, impact, and policy credentials.
3. 
   
   Develop Strategic Solutions:
   • Utilise debt, equity, and guarantees to deliver financing solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
4. 
   
   Deal Team Participation:
   • Lead day-to-day structuring, negotiation, and due diligence processes as a proactive member of deal teams.
5. 
   
   Internal Collaboration:
   • Share expertise, contribute to sector strategies, and assess the suitability of prospective deals.
6. 
   
   Build External Relationships:
   • Develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders, including government departments, investors, advisers, and project sponsors.
7. 
   
   Lead and Mentor:
   • Act as a role model and mentor for junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

The Successful Applicant

As an Associate Director you will be overseeing the origination and execution of bespoke and often complex transactions where you will be deploying debt, equity and guarantees. Execution of new asset classes eg carbon capture & storage, battery storage, aviation fuel, hydrogen, green steel, gigafactories, advanced manufacturing, solar etc is advantageous - Candidates from Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, and broader origination/execution are warmly welcomed.

You must have a deal sheet to demonstrate your leading role in the execution of various asset classes to include a combination of carbon capture & storage, battery storage, aviation fuel, hydrogen, green steel, gigafactories, advanced manufacturing, solar etc.

You must be able to commit to at least 3 days of being in Leeds in order to be considered for this position - travel costs / accommodation expenses are not reimbursed or covered by our client.

What's on Offer

In brief, a selection of benefits on offer:

• A collaborative environment
• A fantastic benefits package including a 10% cash allowance for a flexible benefits fund (capped at £15k).
• A very generous pension offering, 10% employer contribution, increasing to 15% if employees also contribute 5%. Individuals can select to use flexible benefits for the 5%.
• Core benefits include life assurance and income protection cover
• The organisation values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive benefits and unique learning opportunities from combining private and public sector skills and experience. Background checks are conducted for all roles.