Associate Director / Director, Infrastructure Advisory

About the role

EY-Parthenon is looking for experienced Infrastructure Advisory specialists to join its Project Finance and Infrastructure Advisory team in the ASEAN region. The team advises public and private sector clients on policy, strategy, financing, procurement and implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects, including public-private partnerships in transport, power, utilities and social sectors. You will lead teams helping clients develop financial plans and delivery approaches for projects with private, public or blended financing.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage key client relationships and deal origination, from securing advisory mandates to transaction closure on government and private sector infrastructure transactions.
• Lead project delivery covering feasibility, design, procurement, finance, construction and handover.
• Work with economics, valuation, modelling and diligence teams to deliver holistic transaction advice.
• Act as a trusted advisor supporting clients from early project analysis through procurement, financial close, construction and operations.

Required profile

• More than 8 years of experience in a top-tier advisory firm, infrastructure service provider, bank, infrastructure developer, government agency or similar.
• University degree, preferably in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, Law or Engineering; a Master's degree is ideal.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, ASIA, CPA, CA or CMA are advantageous.
• Ability to articulate a value proposition, develop business cases and models, and lead projects from bid stage to financial close.
• Willingness and ability to travel when necessary.

Required skills

• Knowledge of PPP/PFI, concessions and project financing structures and contracts.
• Strong project financing knowledge, including project financial modelling and financing markets.
• Advanced financial modelling skills; project finance modelling experience is an advantage.