Senior Financial Manager to Nuclear Project

About the role

We are supporting a leading international advisory practice in the search for a Senior Manager to join its team. The role focuses on financial advisory and project finance support for large-scale infrastructure projects, including highly regulated and complex assets.

The position involves close interaction with government and quasi-sovereign entities, international lenders, and strategic partners, including Chinese counterparties.

Key responsibilities

• Structuring and arranging debt financing for large-scale infrastructure projects in energy, transport, utilities, social infrastructure, and other capital-intensive sectors (typically USD 100m+).

• Advising clients (government bodies, quasi-sovereign entities, private sponsors, investors) on raising optimal financing from:

  • International Financial Institutions (EBRD, EIB, ADB, AIIB, IsDB, etc.)

  • Commercial banks

  • Export credit agencies and other funding sources

• Developing, reviewing, and auditing complex financial models (project finance and investment models), including sensitivity analysis and decision-support scenarios.

• Leading and managing project teams (3–10 professionals), coordinating the work of consultants, analysts, and external experts.

• Managing relationships with key stakeholders: state authorities, quasi-state companies, lenders, investors, technical consultants, and legal advisors.

• Participating in negotiations related to EPC / EPCm contracts, concession agreements, offtake agreements, and other project documentation.

• Preparing high-quality reports, investment memoranda, teasers, and presentations for credit committees, investors, and senior decision-makers in English and Russian.

Candidate requirements

• 10+ years of experience in corporate finance, project finance, or financial advisory, including:

  • Raising and/or structuring debt financing for large infrastructure projects (USD 100m+);

  • Transactions involving international financial institutions and/or leading commercial banks;

  • Participation in EPC / EPCm contract structuring and negotiations;

  • Independent development and/or review of project financial models;

  • Proven experience in team and project management.

• Strong experience working with quasi-sovereign and state-owned entities, development institutions, or government-affiliated companies.

• Experience working with Chinese counterparties (Chinese EPC contractors, suppliers, investors, lenders, or advisors) is a strong advantage.

• Chinese language skills (spoken and/or written) are considered a significant plus.

• Fluent English (C1–C2): professional negotiations, client communication, and preparation of complex written materials.

• Willingness to travel within Kazakhstan and the Central Asia region.

Preferred qualifications

• CFA, CAIA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualifications.

• Experience with PPP / concession projects in Kazakhstan or the CIS region.

• Prior experience in international consulting, financial advisory, or Big4 environment.