About the Role
The Vice President will be part of the team responsible for originating and executing M&A activity for BIG’s equity strategies, focusing on securing debt financing to support M&A activity, including structuring guidance, running financing processes, managing syndication, and optimizing capital structures for acquisitions and existing investments.
Responsibilities
- Will be a key member of the acquisition financing team responsible for sourcing and structuring debt financing to support Brookfield’s global infrastructure investment initiatives
- Work alongside deal teams to analyze, select and implement the optimal capital structure for new investments
- Assist in the management of all aspects of structuring, negotiating, syndicating and documenting a new financing (including assessing reasonability of proposals, and providing recommendations to senior management)
- Manage the syndication process, produce credit rating materials, syndication/sales force materials, and draft internal credit documentation
- Work with and maintain positive relationships with banks and other financial institutions, credit rating agencies, investors, lawyers, and other external advisors
- Expected to be an internal expert and resource regarding broad bank / debt capital market conditions, market developments relevant to our business etc.
- Design tailored risk management strategies (including FX and interest rate exposure) for new acquisitions and portfolio companies in conjunction with treasury team
- Identify opportunities to optimize capital structures and add value through financing initiatives
- Interface with the broader BIG capital markets and treasury team (and Brookfield capital markets leaders) regarding capital markets strategies, banking relationships, hedging etc.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience predominately in investment banking (debt advisory or capital markets preferred but not required), private credit, direct lending, or similar role
- Direct experience in origination, structuring and execution of debt transactions in the infrastructure sector
- Experience in managing financing and syndication processes
- Ability to work in a dynamic, global team and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Analytic and strategic thinker with the ability to assess complex situations and make effective recommendations
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and meet timelines
- Proactive self-starter who can handle pressure effectively and has experience working with senior management teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) with a strength in dealing with a wide variety of individuals at various levels within and outside of the organization
- Team-oriented with a demonstrated commitment to shared success above any personal accomplishment or recognition
Skills
- Debt financing
- Structuring guidance
- RFP analysis
- Term sheet negotiation
- Debt documentation
- Credit rating analysis
- Financing process management
- Syndication management
- Investment banking
- Private credit
- Direct lending
- Capital markets
- Risk management strategies
- FX and interest rate exposure management
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic thinking
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Vice President
- 7-10 years
About the Company
- Brookfield Infrastructure Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups, owning and operating critical assets across the transport, utilities, energy, and data infrastructure sectors.
- The Group operates and manages approximately $191 billion of assets owned through its private funds and publicly listed entity, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.
- Our portfolio of assets facilitate the movement and storage of energy, water, freight, passengers and data, and are located in North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions.
- Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.
- Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Equal Opportunity
- Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe, respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice.
- As part of this commitment, we provide barrier-free and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable human rights legislation.
- If you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
