Apprentice (R-20077)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct techno-economic and financial evaluations of greenfield and brownfield infrastructure projects, assessing project viability, risks, and long-term sustainability.
• Review project documents including DPRs, feasibility studies, concession agreements, PPAs, EPC and O&M contracts, regulatory approvals, and financing arrangements.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments covering construction, operational, regulatory, market, demand, and counterparty risks, while evaluating project readiness and execution capabilities.
• Develop and review project finance models, including cash flow projections, DSCR, LLCR, IRR, sensitivity analyses, funding structures, and debt servicing capacity assessments.
• Prepare detailed appraisal, due diligence, and investment reports, supporting credit committees, investment decisions, stakeholder discussions, and lender requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, lenders, EPC contractors, DFIs, regulators, and internal teams to facilitate project evaluations, financial closures, and strategic decision-making.

Key Requirements:

• MBA (Finance), PGDM (Finance/Infrastructure), B.E./B.Tech or CA freshers with relevant internship/project experience in infrastructure, project finance, investment analysis, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of project finance fundamentals, financial statement analysis, infrastructure sectors, PPP models, and concession-based projects.
• Ability to perform financial analysis and build basic project finance models, including cash flow projections, debt servicing metrics, and sensitivity analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to derive meaningful insights from complex data.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, along with a proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced consulting and advisory environment.