The Portfolio Management team is focused on managing a large and diverse portfolio of project financings covering the North American energy & infrastructure sectors.
Candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the annual review process, including updating systems and conducting follow-up conferences with the credit risk organization. The candidate may also have certain supervisory responsibilities.
On a secondary basis, the candidate will also support the business origination teams in their efforts to process credit applications and close financings.
Responsibilities
Completing project annual reviews including all the internal worksheets and applications (rating grid, environmental screening, profitability calculation, market industry information and compliance items).
Assisting in the creation of Power / Infrastructure databases to identify industry trends
Participating in preparation of the credit application including a description of the transaction, presentation of the main features, especially focusing on risk analysis.
Conducting detailed financial modelling and valuation analyses. Maintaining skills to competently handle financial modelling as assigned.
Preparing quarterly reviews on distressed projects
Liaising among various internal and external stakeholders including middle and back office, Agent banks and participating banks involved in the ongoing portfolio management of loan transactions.
Responding to internal requests, including compliance, new activity & product committees, new operational processes committees, and internal audit missions.
Maintaining knowledge of regulations defining current PF financing techniques (i.e. Tax Equity/ Transferability)
Participating in the preparation of special projects / ad hoc analysis.
Excellent working knowledge with energy and infrastructure projects, as well as overall knowledge of the Power industry in the US (including markets / major sponsors / organizations / regulations)
Proven experience in portfolio management function
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and demonstrated strong excel skills
Degree in finance, economics or related field.
Qualifications/Education Required
BA and business courses in relevant field
Qualifications/Education Desired
MBA or equivalent in finance
Experience Required
Minimum six years of credit or finance experience preferably at a bank or rating agency.
Working knowledge of the US Power industry.
Experience Desired
Experience or knowledge of structured or project finance
Competencies Required
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Strong Microsoft Word skills
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
Strong work ethics.
Strong English written and oral communication skills
Lucid and concise writing
Self-reliant
Detail-oriented
Other Relevant Information
Ability to work with both Paris and New York operational and front sectors.