At Terracotta – Driving Business Growth in Recruitment, Outsourcing & Corporate Services We are a leading outsourcing and recruitment company in the UAEN, delivering recruitment, manpower, visa outsourcing, EOR/PEO, business setup, PRO services, and corporate solutions across the region.
We are currently hiring two UAEN professionals for the position of Lead – Commercial & Project Finance (Investment & Capital Structure) to join one of our key clients, a leading government-sector organization operating within the Energy & Infrastructure industry in Abu Dhabi.
Position: Lead – Commercial & Project Finance (Investment & Capital Structure) Industry: Energy & Infrastructure Location: Abu Dhabi, Onsite
Key Responsibilities Investment Analysis & Commercial Evaluation Support the financial and commercial evaluation of new investments and existing asset opportunities Assess investment business cases, including project economics, value creation potential, key risks, and strategic considerations Review financial models and key assumptions relating to revenues, costs, financing structures, and investment returns Support scenario, sensitivity, and risk analysis to facilitate investment decision-making Transaction Execution & Due Diligence Support transaction execution across greenfield developments, refinancing, asset extensions, acquisitions, divestments, and other investment opportunities Participate in financial and commercial due diligence processes Coordinate transaction activities across internal teams, external advisors, lenders, investors, and other counterparties Review commercial and financial documentation and ensure alignment with approved investment cases Project Finance & Capital Structuring Support the assessment and optimization of project financing and capital structures Evaluate debt and equity funding options, refinancing opportunities, financing profiles, and cost of capital Support financing processes and engagement with banks, lenders, advisors, and investors Review the financial implications of different funding and transaction structures Stakeholder Management Work closely with internal Commercial, Finance, Legal, Technical, and Asset Management teams Engage with external stakeholders including lenders, advisors, investors, consultants, and project counterparties Support cross-functional teams in evaluating financial and non-financial project considerations Communicate financial and commercial analysis clearly to senior stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience UAEN – mandatory Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience Experience or strong exposure to investment analysis, project finance, corporate finance, transaction execution, M&A, infrastructure investment, or commercial finance Previous exposure to energy, infrastructure, large-scale projects, investment entities, financial institutions, or other asset-intensive environments is highly desirable Understanding of IRR, NPV, DCF, valuation, sensitivities, and investment returns is preferred CFA qualification or progress toward the CFA, including CFA Level I, MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar qualifications would be advantageous