Vice President, Project Finance Advisory, Clean Energy & Infrastructure - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

Location

This position can be based in any major U.S. City with travel to clients as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary teams advising government and commercial clients on project finance transactions, deal structuring and negotiations for clean energy and infrastructure transactions, financial and economic modelling, market research, and procurement.
• Conduct financial due diligence and research various municipal, private, and corporate entities in the transportation/transit, energy, water, specialized financial services (development and small business finance) and other sectors.
• Advise on financial and commercial agreements (construction contracts, operations and maintenance contracts, power purchase agreements, concession agreements, etc.) for transactions and projects.

• Enhance and expand JLL’s market presence in the development of P3 opportunities in the energy, infrastructure, and transit-oriented development markets.
• Participate in managing the overall business development and sales process, maintaining regular contact with clients and other key stakeholders to advance pursuits and close deals.

• Cultivate organic sales opportunities, and targeted messaging to specific client pursuits, with a goal of generating new leads.
• Lead the screening, prioritization, and due diligence of potential client engagements with a view to maximizing commercial value.
• Maintain strong networks with infrastructure industry representatives and key stakeholders in the areas of project development, finance, advisory, and technologies.

Attributes

• Passion to Win – wakes up every day thinking about how to engage new clients and beat the competition
• Commercially astute – quickly recognizes the different levers to pull to drive growth and increase productivity
• Exemplary executive presence – has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room both internally as a leader and more importantly externally with clients
• Client focus – dedicated to exceeding client’s expectations, ensuring excellence in delivery are achieved through the right solution
• Cultural alignment – unwavering ethical standards; drives excellence and innately collaborative
• Problem solver – solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions; works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations; navigates ambiguity and pivots
• Innovative – inquisitive, challenges status quo, thinks outside the box; researcher motivated to become a thought leader; designs and delivers frameworks to proactively facilitate senior client leadership workshops for strategic development and other decision-making activities

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in origination, financial advisory, and infrastructure project development on public and project financings, including providing advisory services to federal credit programs
• Extensive advisory/consulting background related to financial structuring, public-private partnerships, deal execution, and commercial due diligence (acquisition/disposition/procurement)
• Experience working with both public and private sector clients, from project development through financial close
• Experience in and detailed understanding of P3s and infrastructure finance
• Proven change agent, collaborator, problem solver, creating win-win outcomes
• Big Four or related consulting experience a plus
• Municipal Advisor licenses (Series 50/54) a plus

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

Apply today!

Estimated total compensation for this position:

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

Remote –Washington, DC

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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