Can a Civil Engineer Break into Project Finance Without Prior Finance Experience?
Hi everyone,
I'm a civil engineering graduate from Indonesia and have been working as an assistant lecturer in civil engineering for about a year. Lately, I've been considering a pivot into project finance, particularly infrastructure and energy projects.
My interest comes from realizing that project finance may allow me to contribute to a wider range of infrastructure projects (roads, hospitals, power plants, renewable energy, etc.) than a traditional engineering role.
How realistic is it for someone with a civil engineering background and no finance experience to break into project finance?
What does a typical day in project finance actually look like, and would a master's degree (such as UCL's Infrastructure Investment and Finance program or any MSc in Finance degree) help make the transition?
I'd especially love to hear from anyone who has moved from engineering into project finance :D