Associate Director Infrastructure Advisory

A leading global advisory firm is expanding its infrastructure advisory team in Dublin and is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director.

This is a senior opportunity for an infrastructure professional with a strong track record across business development, transaction execution, project finance and client relationship management.

The Role

• Lead and manage complex infrastructure advisory and financing assignments from origination of mandates through to execution
• Develop and maintain senior relationships with clients, investors, lenders, governments and other stakeholders
• Originate new mandates and identify opportunities across Irish, European and international infrastructure markets
• Lead business development initiatives across sectors including transport, logistics, social infrastructure, data centres, renewable energy, and natural resources
• Structure and execute debt and equity transactions, ensuring optimal capital structures
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation, due diligence and investment appraisal
• Advise clients on infrastructure finance, investment strategy and project structuring
• Review and develop information memoranda, investor presentations, proposals and strategic growth plans
• Negotiate with lenders, investors, public-sector stakeholders and other transaction parties
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality project delivery
• Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to the growth of the wider advisory practice

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record in business origination (particularly across Eastern Europe), transaction execution and client relationship management
• 15-20 years' relevant experience within infrastructure development, investment or advisory
• Strong experience in project finance and capital markets
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and debt/equity structuring capabilities
• Sector expertise in one or more of transport, logistics, social infrastructure and/or natural resources
• Strong commercial acumen and an established network across the infrastructure market
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Experience working across multicultural and multidisciplinary environments
• Master's degree in Finance, Economics or a related discipline
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, ACA, are advantageous
• Additional language skills are highly desirable