Project Finance SME — Drawdown Management...

Project Finance SME — Drawdown Management – PORTAGE SALARIAL

Missions:

• Structure and operate the quarterly drawdown reporting cycle end-to-end, including processes, templates, and internal approval workflow
• Prepare and consolidate the full lender disbursement package : Construction Progress Report, Disbursement Certificate, Compliance Certificate, and all supporting documentation
• Maintain and evolve the CAPEX Tracker and S-Curve , ensuring alignment between physical progress and financials
• Act as the technical interface with the Independent Engineer (IE) , anticipating questions before formal submission
• Monitor compliance with covenants and conditions precedent to disbursement
• Ensure full traceability and auditability of all drawdown documentation
• Anticipate facility agent and lender questions, critically reviewing packages before submission

Profile :

• 8+ years of experience in PMO and/or complex project management
• Proven hands-on experience in project finance with multilateral and/or development finance institutions (IFC, BNDES, or commercial banks)
• Direct operational experience managing drawdown processes with lenders — not limited to senior oversight
• Demonstrated command of CAPEX Tracker and S-Curve (ideally built from scratch, not just used)
• Direct experience interfacing with an Independent Engineer
• Deep understanding of lender-side contractual requirements, covenants, and disbursement conditions
• Prior work experience in Brazil highly desirable — Portuguese fluency strongly preferred
• Experience on greenfield industrial infrastructure projects (mining, energy, oil & gas, steel) during construction/EPC phase
• Exposure to financing consortia with multiple multilateral lenders simultaneously

Important : candidates with a predominantly executive track record (CFO, Finance Director) without day-to-day operational drawdown experience will not be considered.

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