Director Project Finance

Accelerate Europe's energy transition and digital transformation by originating, structuring, and closing innovative, high-value project finance transactions.

You will shape the European energy transition and digital transformation by delivering high impact financings. As a Director, you will be part of a collaborative team and work on a diverse scope of deals across Western Europe; think onshore wind in Ireland, batteries in the UK, electric trains in France, solar in Italy, datacentres in Germany or sustainable heating and geothermal in the Netherlands. You will have regular client contact with top tier infrastructure investment funds, project developers, independent power producers and utilities operating across Europe. Transaction sizes range from tens of millions to a few billion EUR investments and are characterised by a high degree of complexity, enabling you to use your creativity and analytical skills.

Book results

• Close complex financings that enable large scale renewable energy generation or critical digital infrastructure.
• Build strong client relationships resulting in long term partnerships that accelerate sustainable or digital investments across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Achieve repeat mandates through efficient deal execution and timely stakeholder management, driving strong risk return outcomes.

Facts & figures

• A team of around 80 professionals that holds a leading position in the European renewable energy and infrastructure project finance market.
• 9.5 million customers worldwide.

Top 3 responsibilities

• Active business development across the energy transition and/or digital infrastructure sectors, leveraging and expanding your network to originate, structure and execute complex project finance transactions, leading the entire deal process and ensuring compliance with Rabobank's corporate standards throughout.
• Collaborate closely with Project Finance Europe colleagues across varying deal teams, with various other departments within Rabobank and of course with our clients (incl. Travel within the Netherlands and Europe).
• Proactively set up and lead internal working groups to monitor market developments and continuously improve the organization and development of the department.

Together we achieve more than alone

"Working in Rabobank's Project Finance team is both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling. I'm proud to be part of a highly respected team that's not only knowledgeable and collaborative, but also warm, fun, and incredibly diverse-with colleagues from over 25 countries and a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. As a Director, I am ultimately responsible for every step of the financing process-from engaging with clients and sourcing opportunities to structuring tailored solutions and securing internal approvals. The deals we work on are dynamic and challenging, giving us the chance to innovate and adapt to the ever changing energy market."

Radha Chita, Director Project Finance Europe

"Rabobank Project Finance is an innovative team dedicated to advancing the energy transition by evolving the types of assets we finance and the financing structures we implement. Our dynamic approach is driven by an ambitious international team that fosters a strong sense of team spirit and a welcoming environment. Within our team, you receive support, independence, and the responsibility to grow. I am proud to be part of the Rabobank Project Finance team."

Tomás O'Connell, Director Project Finance Europe

Approximately 45 people in our Project Finance Europe team are responsible for originating, structuring, and executing complex project finance transactions in the energy transition and digital infrastructure sectors across the entire Western European region, fostering strong, long term client partnerships. Working together is the way we work; as 1 passionate team at Rabobank.

In addition, the Project Finance Europe team is part of a global Project Finance community within Rabobank that consists of more than 100 individuals across Utrecht, New York, Hong Kong, and Sydney.

Work on yourself & the world around you

Your development and society's progress go hand in hand. We invest in your growth and work together for a better world. You will benefit from a personal development budget, a hybrid work environment with an office base at the Rabobank headquarters in Utrecht, and a healthy work life balance.

You & your talent

• 10+ years demonstrable experience in originating, structuring and executing project financing transactions across Western Europe.
• A relevant client network across the energy transition and/or digital infrastructure sectors in the Western European region.
• Commercial drive and a cooperative, can do attitude.
• Solid business development and analytical skills, strong risk awareness, solution oriented.
• Strong knowledge of project due diligence.
• Experience with financial modelling, (credit) risk analysis, and legal documentation.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written; Dutch language skills would be beneficial.