VP Energy & Infra - Origination/Execution

• Lead complex leveraged & infrastructure transactions at a Tier 1 platform
• High visibility VP role with clear progression and genuine deal leadership

Our client is a leading global financial institution with a strong presence in the London market and a top tier reputation across leveraged finance and infrastructure debt. Operating within a collaborative, trust based culture, the team benefits from deep capital markets capability, an originate to distribute strategy, and access to institutional hold capacity via a managed accounts platform.

As VP Energy & Infra you will:

• Independently lead internal credit screening and approval processes, including review of IMs, due diligence, screening memos and full credit applications.
• Co lead or lead deal execution across leveraged finance and infrastructure linked transactions, managing workflows with credit, legal, capital markets and syndicate.
• Support legal workstreams, including term sheet negotiation, documentation review and coordination with external counsel.
• Oversee core operational and back office processes (KYC, booking setups, internal ratings, funding).
• Prepare high quality pitchbooks and materials for client meetings, supporting origination efforts across the European private equity landscape.
• Work closely with capital markets teams during syndication, including investor Q&A and syndication materials.
• Provide ongoing coaching and development for junior team members, promoting best practice and execution excellence.

A successful VP Energy & Infra will bring:

• Strong experience within a leveraged finance origination team at a bank (or a debt fund with strong credit skills and an origination mindset).
• Strong presence across Energy (renewables), Digital Infra (Datacentres and Towers)
• A demonstrable track record of leading or co leading transactions - deal sheet must show clear execution leadership.
• Strong credit, analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to independently drive processes.
• Excellent communication skills, calmness under pressure, and a collaborative, team oriented mindset.
• A university degree (or equivalent) and the motivation to progress within a dynamic, high performing team

Exposure to high profile sponsors, marquee transactions and a platform with significant capital markets capability.

Competitive compensation package