Director, Lender Relations & Debt Origination

Enery; Wien; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining a growing company

International team exposure

Yearly performance bonus

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Enery in Austria seeks a seasoned Corporate Financing leader to build and manage lender relationships, orchestrate financing opportunities, and position Enery strategically across European debt markets.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to guide credit processes, assess market appetite, and drive capital formation for renewable energy investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in corporate banking, project finance, infrastructure finance, debt capital markets, debt advisory, or a comparable financing environment.
• Experience within the renewable energy, infrastructure, or broader energy sector is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of credit underwriting, lender decision-making processes, and financing committee dynamics.
• Proven ability to originate financing opportunities and build trusted relationships with banks, debt funds, and institutional investors.
• Established network across the European financing market, ideally within renewable energy and infrastructure.
• Excellent commercial judgement and the ability to position financing opportunities to different stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Professional proficiency in other European languages is considered an advantage but is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and deepen relationships across Enery’s banking network, debt funds, and institutional lenders, establishing trusted connections at all relevant levels within each institution.
• Develop a clear understanding of each lender’s decision-making process, including origination, credit assessment, and committee approval, to ensure financing opportunities are positioned effectively and supported throughout the process.
• Build early momentum ahead of financing processes by assessing soft-circling appetite, engaging the market proactively, and identifying potential sources of capital before transitioning opportunities to the financing team for execution.
• Maintain an up-to-date overview of the financing market, including lender appetite, ticket sizes, sector exposure limits, pricing, and key commercial terms.
• Ensure Enery has a clear view of the most relevant funding sources for each opportunity and the likely cost and availability of capital.
• Keep lenders proactively informed about Enery’s performance, project pipeline, and strategic direction, ensuring the company’s investment and credit story is well understood before formal financing discussions begin.
• Represent Enery as a credible and articulate ambassador for the company’s credit profile at industry events, conferences, and informal networking opportunities.
• Work closely with the Head of Corporate Financing to ensure that lender relationships and origination activities are converted into actionable and executable financing opportunities.

Skills

Relationship management

Credit underwriting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

European financing market

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance/Economics/Business Administration

Job description

At Enery, we’re powering the future…literally

We are an independent renewable energy provider dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and long-term green energy to our customers. With a diversified green fleet currently generating 766 GWh of clean electricity from 566 MW of installed capacity, enough to power 283,400 households, Enery is at the forefront of driving Central and Eastern Europe’s transition to sustainable energy. Present across 10 countries in Central Eastern Europe our reach reflects our commitment to making a meaningful climate impact across the region.

But we’re more than just energy and infrastructure. With a diverse, multidisciplinary team representing over 30 nationalities, we value transparency, ownership, and continuous learning. We move fast, collaborate across disciplines, and celebrate wins, big and small, together.

At Enery, ESG isn’t a checkbox. It’s embedded into every decision we make, from project development and construction to long-term operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lender Relationships & Origination

• Build, manage, and deepen relationships across Enery’s banking network, debt funds, and institutional lenders, establishing trusted connections at all relevant levels within each institution.
• Develop a clear understanding of each lender’s decision-making process, including origination, credit assessment, and committee approval, to ensure financing opportunities are positioned effectively and supported throughout the process.
• Build early momentum ahead of financing processes by assessing soft-circling appetite, engaging the market proactively, and identifying potential sources of capital before transitioning opportunities to the financing team for execution.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Positioning

• Maintain an up-to-date overview of the financing market, including lender appetite, ticket sizes, sector exposure limits, pricing, and key commercial terms.
• Ensure Enery has a clear view of the most relevant funding sources for each opportunity and the likely cost and availability of capital.
• Keep lenders proactively informed about Enery’s performance, project pipeline, and strategic direction, ensuring the company’s investment and credit story is well understood before formal financing discussions begin.

External Representation & Stakeholder Management

• Represent Enery as a credible and articulate ambassador for the company’s credit profile at industry events, conferences, and informal networking opportunities.
• Work closely with the Head of Corporate Financing to ensure that lender relationships and origination activities are converted into actionable and executable financing opportunities.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in corporate banking, project finance, infrastructure finance, debt capital markets, debt advisory, or a comparable financing environment.
• Experience within the renewable energy, infrastructure, or broader energy sector is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of credit underwriting, lender decision-making processes, and financing committee dynamics.
• Proven ability to originate financing opportunities and build trusted relationships with banks, debt funds, and institutional investors.
• Established network across the European financing market, ideally within renewable energy and infrastructure.
• Excellent commercial judgement and the ability to position financing opportunities to different stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Professional proficiency in other European is considered an advantage but is not mandatory.

Preferred Experience

• Existing relationships with renewable energy and infrastructure lenders across the CEE region.
• Experience with project finance, acquisition finance, debt capital markets, or debt advisory.
• Familiarity with syndicated lending, private credit, and capital markets financing structures.

Personal Attributes

• Relationship-oriented and naturally skilled at building trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, with a proactive and entrepreneurial approach.
• Credible and confident when engaging with senior executives and financial institutions.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international, and cross-functional environment.

At Enery, we are committed to attracting top talent and fostering an environment where employees can excel. Here is what we offer:

• Join a Growing Company: Be part of an exciting journey with a young and dynamic growth company. You will have the opportunity to contribute to our success and make a significant impact from day one.
• Collaborative and Inspiring Team: Join our international team, where you will be surrounded by inspiring colleagues who believe in collaboration and mutual support. Together, we create an environment that fosters innovation and personal growth.
• Purpose-Driven Company: Our company is driven by a strong sense of purpose. By joining us, you will have the chance to be part of something meaningful, making a positive impact on society, our planet, and people’s lives through your work.
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Gain international exposure in various European markets
• Weekly yoga, ginger shots, and fruit in the office

Our team is proud to have a diverse workforce, enriched by individuals from various backgrounds, nationalities, perspectives, and experiences. Our common values and commitment to sustainability unite us as we work toward shared goals. To continue fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, we welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us. Your unique contributions will help us grow stronger together, making a meaningful impact on our collective mission.

Statutory notice:

In accordance with the Austrian collective agreement for employees in information and consulting, the minimum gross monthly salary for this full-time position (40 hours/week) is €4.262,61. Please note that this is a legal requirement to state, but your actual compensation will be based on your qualifications and professional experience, and we would be happy to discuss it with you personally.

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