Unit Head – Project Finance (AVP / VP)

About the role

National Bank of Pakistan is hiring a Unit Head for Project Finance (AVP / VP) in Karachi, reporting to the Wing Head of Project Finance and Corporate Finance. The role covers origination and structuring of project finance deals, business development and revenue generation, and is advertised through a client recruiter.

Key responsibilities

• Originate project finance deals and screen investment opportunities through client outreach and deal screening
• Lead internal approvals and interface with credit, integrity, legal and other teams
• Build relationships with financial partners, developers, investors and governments, and structure transactions to enable commercial co-financing
• Analyse investment proposals, advise on and take part in the financial aspects of transactions, and follow up with financial and technical advisors and sponsors
• Achieve KPIs for fee income and asset book building, and partner with Asset & Liability, Treasury, Markets Sales (FX) and Transaction Banking to develop and execute client business
• Support the preparation of credit proposals, keep abreast of regulatory guidelines such as State Bank of Pakistan prudential regulations, and train officers and executives
• Identify improvements to systems and processes, reduce costs and improve productivity, and perform other assignments given by supervisors

Required profile

• Minimum graduation from a university or college recognised by the HEC of Pakistan; a Master's degree or professional qualification preferred
• At least 6 years of experience in banking and/or financial institutions, including 2 years in corporate and/or investment banking
• Good relationship management, clear oral and written communication, and ability to work to deadlines

Required skills

• Ability to assess customer needs and develop suitable products
• Basic financial analysis, with a keen interest in advancing it
• Time management and proven ability to meet deadlines

The employment is on a three-year contractual basis, renewable at the management's discretion. Applications must be submitted within 10 working days of publication; only shortlisted candidates meeting the eligibility criteria will be invited to a panel interview.