Project Finance Manager

We, as Çalık Enerji, offer the energy from nature to the people to build a better and sustainable future.

Since its establishment in 1998, Çalık Enerji has become one of the world’s leading energy companies, bringing the energy of nature to the service of people through successful projects conducted across a wide geographic area encompassing CIS countries, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and the Balkans in order to create a better and sustainable future.

Çalık Enerji is operating in Romania, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iraq and Senegal with its 3 fields of activity; EPC Contracting Operations, Distribution-Retail and Renewable Energy Investments.

We are looking for a "Project Finance Manager" to be assigned to our international projects;

Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field from a reputable institution; MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree is highly preferred,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project or structured finance, with a proven track record in executing renewable energy transactions across multiple geographies,
• In-depth knowledge of project finance structures, capital stack optimization, and risk-sharing mechanisms tailored to clean energy projects,
• Solid understanding of international frameworks such as green bonds, climate finance, blended finance models, and E&S-compliant financing practices,
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and negotiations with institutional investors, development finance institutions (DFIs), export credit agencies (ECAs), and government bodies,
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail,
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; additional language skills are a plus,
• Global mindset, cross-cultural agility, and flexibility to travel internationally as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of bankable financing strategies for renewable energy assets including solar PV, onshore wind, hydro, and grid-connected storage projects,
• Originate, structure, and negotiate complex financing transactions with international financial institutions, development banks, export credit agencies, and commercial lenders,
• Develop and manage robust financial models to assess project feasibility, optimize capital structures, and inform internal investment decisions,
• Prepare high-quality investment memoranda, board presentations, and documentation for both internal committees and external partners,
• Oversee the full financing lifecycle — from initial due diligence through to financial close and post-close compliance,
• Track and evaluate global/regional policy shifts, regulatory frameworks, and climate finance mechanisms impacting the renewable energy landscape,
• Contribute to the company’s strategic growth across target geographies, with particular focus on the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and the Baltics,
• Liaise with multilateral and bilateral financing bodies to ensure project alignment with ESG and sustainability criteria, including OECD Common Approaches and IFC Performance Standards,
• Mentor and support junior finance professionals, fostering internal development and technical growth within the team.