Executive Director, Project Finance

• Lead origination, structuring, and execution of large-scale energy transition and digital infrastructure financings
• Manage transactions ranging from tens of millions to multi-billion-dollar financings
• Drive transactions from early-stage origination through financial close
• Build and manage sophisticated stakeholder and client relationships
• Lead active business development across energy transition and/or digital infrastructure sectors
• Leverage and expand networks to originate complex project finance transactions
• Ensure compliance with Rabobank corporate standards throughout deal processes
• Partner with Project Finance Europe leadership and deal teams across Rabobank
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and clients across the UK, Netherlands, and key European markets
• Initiate, sponsor, and lead cross-functional working groups
• Assess market developments and shape strategic priorities
• Drive continuous improvement in Project Finance organisation, governance, and long-term capability development
• Manage Rabobank's most strategic Project Finance relationships
• Report to the Head of PF Northern Europe
• Collaborate with risk management, deal execution colleagues, credit analysts, and business development professionals based in Utrecht

• Highly experienced Executive Director in Project Finance
• Experience managing or having managed a portfolio of clients
• Proven track record in client onboarding, strategic relationship management, cross-sell, and risk management with large Project Finance sponsors
• Demonstrable experience leading, originating, structuring, and executing project finance transactions across Western Europe
• Relevant client network across the energy transition and/or digital infrastructure sectors in Western Europe
• Commercial drive and a cooperative, can-do attitude
• Solid business development and analytical skills
• Strong risk awareness and solution-oriented approach
• Strong knowledge of project due diligence
• Experience with financial modelling, credit risk analysis, and legal documentation
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to be physically present in Utrecht for 3 office days, Monday to Wednesday, every 6 to 8 weeks

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Project Finance, including origination, structuring, and execution of large-scale transactions, while managing strategic client relationships and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. Possesses strong analytical skills and a proven track record in business development within the energy transition and digital infrastructure sectors.