Agency Finance Associate

Our clients market-leading Agency Finance practice focuses on complex cross-border financing transactions within emerging markets globally. This group is at the forefront of essential infrastructure projects in Latin America Central and South Asia Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.

As an Associate you will advise development finance institutions multilateral agencies and regional development banks. Your work will span a diverse array of sectors including renewable energy financial services telecommunications and transportation. You will handle a high-sophistication portfolio involving project finance corporate lending loan participations and political risk insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience: Current Associate (Class Years ) with a background in project finance structured finance or corporate finance from a leading domestic or international law firm.
• Sector Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with energy/infrastructure projects and a familiarity with the mechanics of development finance institutions (DFIs).
• Language Skills: Proficiency in Spanish Portuguese and/or French is highly preferred due to the nature of the cross-border transactions.
• Soft Skills: Action-oriented mindset with the desire to take on significant deal responsibility early in your career.
• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to the State Bar of New York or District of Columbia (or eligible to waive in).

Why is this a great opportunity

• Defined Career Path: Our client utilizes a transparent Framework for Success providing clear expectations for advancement at every seniority level.
• Mentorship & Growth: Access to holistic mentoring programs and a dedicated Center for Career Advancement to help you craft your professional identity.
• Social Impact: Work on essential infrastructure projects that directly contribute to the economic development of emerging nations.
• Premier Benefits: Includes industry-leading parental leave global wellness programs and a robust 401(k) matching structure.