Saanwal Muhammad
@saanwalmuhammad
I lead climate-focused project finance advisory and infrastructure debt transactions across global markets.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I lead climate mitigation project finance advisory mandates at SPONSOR, structuring bankable transactions from origination through execution. My work ranges from a EUR 122m solar farm in South Africa to a USD 400m bioethanol facility in Brazil.
Previously at SMBC, I executed £4bn of infrastructure and project finance debt transactions across EMEA, spanning transport, energy transition, digital infrastructure and infrastructure funds. I owned financial-model review, due diligence, credit applications, documentation negotiations and transaction execution.
I've also managed digital transformation for insurance clients at Capgemini and delivered strategy, operations and financial services consulting work at Mazars LLP / BBS & Co. I bring experience mentoring junior colleagues, engaging lenders and investors, and translating live transaction insights into practical solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vice President – Project Finance Advisory
SPONSOR (SCOP)
Sep 2025 - Present (1 year)
Lead origination and execution of advisory mandates for climate mitigation project finance deals. Manage and mentor juniors, advise developers on bankability, and lead negotiations with stakeholders.
Assistant Vice President – Infrastructure & Project Finance
SMBC
Feb 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Executed £4bn in infrastructure and project finance debt transactions across EMEA. Managed junior staff, led financial analysis, authored credit applications, and negotiated LMA-standard documentation.
Managed digital transformation for underwriting and insurance clients, developed RFP responses, and led teams.
Consultant
Office of Government of Punjab
Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (4 months)
Implemented development projects, including initiatives that increased revenue by 68% and water productivity by 63%.
Strategy and Financial Services Consulting
Mazars LLP / BBS & Co.
Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Supported strategy, operations improvement, and financial services consulting assignments, including work on a $6bn asbestos trust and a Sharia-compliant housing finance process.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University College London (UCL)
Postgraduate Diploma, Sustainable Resources & Economics
2020 - 2022
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Resources & Economics at University College London from 2020 to 2022.
University of Leicester
BA (Hons), Financial Economics
2014 - 2017
Grade: 1st Class Honours
Earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Financial Economics from the University of Leicester, graduating with First Class Honours.
Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah
Mufti (Sharia Scholar), Islamic Finance & Law
2011 - 2013
Completed the Mufti (Sharia Scholar) program specializing in Islamic Finance & Law at Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah from 2011 to 2013.
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