Group Funding Manager

About Us

Damen Shipyards Group N.V., established in 1927, is a 100% family-owned international group of companies operating 35 shipyards on six continents and employing 12,000 people worldwide. Damen operates eight divisions, each offering a wide range of products and services, ranging from ship repair to design and production of electric tugboats and ferries and from naval vessels to super yachts.

Damen has delivered over 6,000 vessels to more than 100 countries and delivers approximately 125 vessels each year. The innovative designs and standardized approach ensure consistent quality at competitive prices, supported by a global network of sales and services.

With a production value of over EUR 3bn and a total order book of almost EUR 10.5bn, Damen is a key player in the maritime industry, with a major role in the Dutch maritime ecosystem. Our focus on sustainability and digitization drives our ambition to become the world's most sustainable maritime solutions provider.

The Role – Group Funding Manager

Group Funding is part of Group Funding & Treasury of Damen. As a Group Funding Manager, you will play a pivotal role in financing the Damen Group. The job includes arranging, structuring, and managing a diverse range of funding transactions such as corporate and working capital facilities, project, vessel, and asset finance, including real estate finance.

The Group Funding team serves as a center of expertise within the Damen group. You will work closely with the treasury team, financial directors across divisions, CFO-office and Group Control, to ensure a robust group capital structure and manage financial risks. You will structure transactions and manage projects with company-wide Damen teams.

Your daily activities will involve frequent communication and collaboration with colleagues worldwide, interfacing regularly with our diversified finance and bank guarantee partners, and maintaining and expanding relationships with financial institutions. Internal stakeholder management is of great importance.

You will be at the forefront of sustainable funding initiatives; you will spread the Damen story and convince new investors and financing partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and execute funding transactions to optimize and diversify the Group’s funding structure.
• Structure and negotiate legal documentation and project management of complex financial transactions, with internal and external legal counsel and (financial) advisors.
• Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with financial partners.
• Educate financial stakeholders on the Damen business model, translate financials and forecasts of Damen into clear and accessible material.
• Support and create financial models for financial transactions, business cases, and investment decisions for decision making and education.

Skills & Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role in a projects driven corporate, in project finance, in (debt) consultancy or investment banking.
• Pro-active team player looking for common ground, well structured, hands-on and down to earth.
• Project management, proven track record of effective management of complex multiparty processes, with multiple disciplines.
• Proven experience with project finance, trade finance, export credit agencies or sustainable funding is highly appreciated.
• Excellent communication skills in at least Dutch and/or English.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong modeling skills.
• Master in finance, econom(etr)ics, business administration or law is a strong advantage.

What We Offer

At Damen we realize that supporting and managing talented individuals is of great essence. We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That’s why we continually invest in your development. Damen offers you:

• Inspiring team fueled by closing challenging transactions
• A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
• Major role and responsibility in an entrepreneurial family owned business;
• A competitive salary package with pension allowance;
• Opportunities to travel and extend your global network;
• At least 40 days of annual leave;
• Flexible working from home policy for 2 days a week
• Continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy;

"Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family." Damen Team