Associate Director – Renewable Energy Finance

Role Overview

• Serves as the point person when underwriting credit transactions for the assigned portfolio and new clients
• Recommends capital structure and accumulates all data necessary to perform focused analysis
• Manages approvals for amendments and waivers to credit facilities, as well as monitors the financial performance of portfolio companies
• Reviews financial statements, projection models, project cash flow models and all other relevant financial and non-financial data to develop a concise focused analytical foundation for a credit decision
• Prepares thorough credit underwriting identifying industry concerns, market share trends, financial trends and other pertinent underwriting issues to present to the approving Credit Officer
• Ensures underwriting and structuring decisions reflect commitment to strong asset quality
• Recommends prudent use of capital and maintains profitability hurdles for portfolio keeping the risk/return balance in mind
• Obtains and negotiates all necessary documentation including, all credit agreements, notes, pledges and collateral and assures that the documentation correctly reflects rates, terms and special conditions
• Acts as a value added member of deal teams with loan syndication, origination, and distribution for syndicated credits within the portfolio or for new prospects
• Proactively assists Relationship Manager in development of marketing presentations and pitch books highlighting product solutions for client needs
• Identifies potential problem accounts and works to improve the bank's position in undesirable situations
• Mentors junior professionals

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field
• 5+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: underwriting, credit, or portfolio management in Project Finance for power and renewables sector and competence in Financial Modeling
• Strong knowledge of the different power and energy markets in the US including the regulatory environment
• In-depth knowledge of the Renewable Energy Project Finance industry

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid leave programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)