Job Description
Job PurposeReporting to the CFO, the Head of Origination will be responsible for delivering certain projects, sourcing new finance providers and advising on capital structuring, in addition to being accountable for the execution, delivery and optimisation of existing facilities. This is a senior role in the Corporate Finance team and will involve working directly with the CFO/CEO. Principal Responsibilities Raise funding from banks and other funding sources On-board new banks and other sources of financing Manage data requests, compilation and interpretation Use complex financial modelling to prepare forecasts Negotiate and structure financial deals Explore new methods of funding and funding structures Co-ordinate with financiers, lawyers, financial experts etc. Provide financial presentations to key stakeholders / investor relations Arrange financings associated with M&A transactions Lead specific projects Qualifications Degree-educated ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CFA qualified an advantage Personal skills/attributes required: Self-motivated and proactive Effective verbal and written communication and influencing skills Highly organised and results driven Ability to work autonomously, to meet tight deadlines, and to thrive in a fast-paced environment under pressure Ability to clearly convey sensitive information to collaborating parties and stakeholders Good relationship skills in engagements with financiers Ability to ‘front’ for Prax with external stakeholders whilst engaging deeply inside the Prax organisation Knowledge & Experience Excellent project management skills Minimum seven years of experience in corporate/structured finance, ideally more, whether in banking or in industry Strong financial, analytical and modelling skills Oil/Energy sector experience Exposure to working capital financings and other sources of liquidity is an advantage About Prax Prax is a dynamic, growing company with a can-do attitude. Although the core of the job will be as described in the description, it is highly likely that the successful applicant will take on other responsibilities and have the opportunity to develop other skills. This job would be best suited for someone who sees this as a good thing.