The Structured Trade and Project Finance team initiates, structures and executes transactions for EFIC’s clients across the spectrum of industries.

Organised along industry lines, enabling sector specialists to develop a understanding of industry requirements and client needs, Structured Trade & Project Finance is recognised for tailoring and delivering unique export credit solutions.

Industry specialists are aligned into the following sectors:

EFIC's industry teams include:

• Shipping, Transport and Defence (including rail, air and marine supplies);
• Utilities, Infrastructure and Construction (including power, pipelines, ports, roads, renewables and waste, engineering consultants and resources contractors);
• Technology, Manufacturing and Services (including information technology, telecommunications, heavy engineering, automotive, biotechnology, environmental services and education services);
• Natural Resources(including mining, metals processing, oil & gas, petrochemicals and fertiliser).

EFIC’s clients work in competitive and difficult markets often involving inherent, multifaceted country and commercial risks. The Corporation’s expertise with this combination of complex transactions in [complex] markets, sets it apart in terms of recognising capital export-oriented client needs and enabling the delivery of effective financial support, risk mitigation strategies, knowledge and networks to clients.

Strengths

• EFIC has a comparative advantage in country risk assessment though its links with international agencies;
• EFIC has underwritten exports and investments cutting across emerging and developed markets;
• EFIC understands risk, with a track record of transactions in moderate to high risk markets;
• EFIC has the ability to draw on resources beyond the commercial domain, including other export credit agencies, the IMF, the World Bank, the OECD, and Australia’s network of commercial and diplomatic posts.

More Information EFIC will make an offer of finance following an overall assessment of a transaction. Any offer of finance will comply with the OECD Arrangement, and consideration will also be given to our policies on: Australian content; Australian benefit; and  environmental protection. For further information on eligibility, contact us at finance@efic.gov.au or call us on 1800 887 588 between 8.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (Australian Eastern Standard Time), or if outside Australia on +61 2 9201 2111.