VP Energy & Infra - Origination/Execution

City of London Permanent View Job Description
An exceptional opportunity for a VP with proven deal leadership to join a high‑performing Sponsor Coverage & Leveraged Finance team, working across both traditional leveraged finance and infrastructure transactions.You will originate, structure, and execute deals while supporting private equity and institutional clients across Europe.
  • Lead complex leveraged & infrastructure transactions at a Tier 1 platform
  • High‑visibility VP role with clear progression and genuine deal leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global financial institution with a strong presence in the London market and a top‑tier reputation across leveraged finance and infrastructure debt. Operating within a collaborative, trust‑based culture, the team benefits from deep capital markets capability, an originate‑to‑distribute strategy, and access to institutional hold capacity via a managed accounts platform.

Job Description

As VP Energy & Infra you will:

  • Independently lead internal credit screening and approval processes, including review of IMs, due diligence, screening memos and full credit applications.
  • Co‑lead or lead deal execution across leveraged finance and infrastructure‑linked transactions, managing workflows with credit, legal, capital markets and syndicate.
  • Support legal workstreams, including term sheet negotiation, documentation review and coordination with external counsel.
  • Oversee core operational and back‑office processes (KYC, booking setups, internal ratings, funding).
  • Prepare high‑quality pitchbooks and materials for client meetings, supporting origination efforts across the European private equity landscape.
  • Work closely with capital markets teams during syndication, including investor Q&A and syndication materials.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and development for junior team members, promoting best practice and execution excellence.



The Successful Applicant

A successful VP Energy & Infra will bring:

  • Strong experience within a leveraged finance origination team at a bank (or a debt fund with strong credit skills and an origination mindset).
  • Strong presence across Energy (renewables), Digital Infra (Datacentres and Towers)
  • A demonstrable track record of leading or co‑leading transactions - deal sheet must show clear execution leadership.
  • Strong credit, analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to independently drive processes.
  • Excellent communication skills, calmness under pressure, and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
  • A university degree (or equivalent) and the motivation to progress within a dynamic, high‑performing team

What's on Offer

Exposure to high‑profile sponsors, marquee transactions and a platform with significant capital markets capability.

Competitive compensation package

Contact
Nicola Mcguane
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6945958
Phone number
+44 207 776 5927

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Debt / Structured Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Mcguane
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5927
Job reference
JN-022026-6945958