Financial analyst

Responsibilities:

• Сollecting relevant financial data relevant to various projects, including PPP projects, and conducting the financial and economic analysis including, but not limited to NPV, IRR, Payback period, EIRR, ENPV...etc.;
• Provide technical assistance to project units in conducting the pre-feasibility study of the projects, including PPP projects;
• Participate in financial and economic analysis of projects during project proposal stage, feasibility study stage, as well as project agreement stage and undertake preliminary calculations of CAPEX and OPEX;
• Provide technical assistance to project units in identifying the financial and economic risks of projects;
• Working with tendering department on preparation of Requests for Quotations, Requests for Proposals, and on evaluation of consultants;
• Participate in assessing potential risks, analyzing cost-benefit ratios, evaluating long-term sustainability, reviewing financial models, affordability, financial viability and attractiveness of projects;
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, including in PPP contracts and provide technical input regarding financing and investment mechanism of projects, and analyze the project viability and affordability;
• Any other task assigned by project units or management as needed.
• Collaboration with relevant government agencies for concurrence and approval of the documents under preparation.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance or Economics;
• Proven quantitative analytical capabilities;
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in project finance and analysis;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must;
• Prior experience in preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects is desirable;
• Good critical thinking skills with the ability to solve unstructured problems;
• Good communication, writing and organizational skills;
• Intellectually curious with a strong desire to develop professionally in the infrastructure finance and policy sector;
• Fluency in the English and Russian language, both written and oral;
• Be team player, mature with good communication skills and committed to high standards of integrity;
• Stress resistant and ability to meet tight deadlines.