Financing Analyst – Loan Management & Project Finance (Maternity cover)
Based in Madrid, Spain (coverage: Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom)
The Role
At Matrix Renewables we are looking for a highly motivated Financing Analyst to play a key role in our financing team. Based in our Madrid office, you will be the day-to-day owner of our loan portfolio across Spain, Italy and the UK, and you will also support new project and structured finance transactions, from financial modelling through to closing.
Loan management is at the core of this role: you will monitor the performance of existing financings, keep covenant compliance under control and make sure lenders receive accurate, timely information. You will also work on new business, supporting debt sizing, structuring, due diligence and negotiations. This gives you a holistic view of our Renewables Private Equity business, working alongside industry-leading professionals.
Core Responsibilities
Loan management and monitoring
· Manage the post-closing loan portfolio for renewable energy projects in Spain, Italy and the UK, including drawdowns, repayment schedules, interest payments and hedging positions.
· Monitor financial covenants (such as DSCR, LLCR and leverage), identify potential breaches early, and coordinate remediation or waiver requests with lenders.
· Prepare and maintain periodic ratio reporting and compliance certificates, and keep the project financial models up to date.
· Coordinate information requests and reporting packages.
· Reconcile drawdowns, equity contributions and cash flows against the approved funding plan and the lender’s conditions.
· Track conditions precedent, reserve accounts, cash sweeps and other lender-driven mechanics.
Project and structured finance
· Support and model project financing structures, perform debt sizing and analyse alternative approaches.
· Support closings for construction financings and refinancings.
· Support due diligence processes for project finance and corporate finance transactions.
· Assist in procuring additional financial instruments (hedges, swaps, derivatives, guarantees) and in the selection of advisors.
Cross-functional collaboration and governance
· Work closely with the Treasury and Accounting departments on cash flow forecasting, drawdown funding, debt service payments, intercompany flows and the accounting treatment of financings and hedges.
· Work with company engineers, developers, accounting and financing professionals to develop appropriate assumptions for project models.
· Help prepare investment packages and presentations for the Investment Committee.
· Manage data rooms and databases, organise documentation and coordinate activities with internal teams.
Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree.
· 2 years of experience in banking, private equity, or the energy/utilities sector, and/or an MBA or related Master’s degree (or candidate)
· Experience in loan administration, agency, covenant monitoring or ratio reporting is highly valued.
· Strong financial modelling skills.
· Expert in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Power BI knowledge is a plus.
· Fluent in English and Spanish. Italian is a plus.
Matrix is committed to a fulfilling, inclusive and non-discriminatory working environment in which all individuals are treated as individuals, with respect and dignity and are given opportunities to develop their careers and contribute to both the Company´s and their own success. Furthermore, Matrix is committed to ensuring a rigorous, fair and non-discriminatory selection and recruitment process and to treat all candidates who apply for a position in Matrix equally. We advocate for equal opportunity and do not discriminate against gender, marital status, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality, or disability.
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