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Lucien K

@lucien_kouakou

Senior Corporate Project Finance Analyst

Kenya
French, English
About me
I am a finance professional with experience in project finance, financial modeling, and investment analysis. I have worked on renewable energy projects across multiple African markets, structuring financing solutions and negotiating project agreements.... Read more

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Financial Modeling
I will do financial model and project analysis
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Work experience

BNP_Paribas

Senior Corporate & Project Finance Analyst

BNP Paribas • Full-time

Apr 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 1 mo

• Led financial modelling and bankability assessments for utility-scale and C&I renewable energy projects with PPP structures (solar PV, BESS, and hybrid solutions) across multiple African markets (Benin, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal) cumulating 500MW+ • Structured and optimized $450m+ project financing solutions (multi-currency debt, blended financing, DFI participation), ensuring compliance with lenders’ requirements (IFC, Proparco, FMO, commercial banks) • Participated in negotiations of key project agreements (PPA, EPC, O&M, Direct Agreements, financing documents), supporting alignment between sponsors, lenders, and public and private stakeholders • Developed internal tools and frameworks (financial models, risk matrices, clause benchmarking tools) to enhance efficiency and knowledge sharing within the project finance team