Project Finance Credit Analyst

Centre People Appointments; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2 days in office)

Job summary

An international bank in London is seeking a Project Finance Credit Analyst for its Risk Management & Control Department. The candidate will conduct credit reviews for structured finance transactions, focusing on renewable energy projects like offshore wind and carbon capture. A strong analytical background with at least 2 years of experience in structured finance credit analysis and excellent communication skills in English are essential. This is a permanent, full-time role with a hybrid working model, requiring strong teamwork while maintaining independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in structured finance credit analysis.
• Experience with UK/European renewable energy project finance, particularly offshore wind and carbon capture.
• Strong ability to communicate complex credit risks clearly.
• Experience gained at a UK, Japanese, or other international financial institution.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex credit risks clearly in written and verbal English.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to remain objective and independent as a second-line reviewer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent credit reviews for structured finance transactions.
• Analyse creditworthiness of renewable energy project finance deals.
• Prepare credit review reports and present findings to Credit Committee.
• Prepare credit review reports and present findings to Credit Committee and branch management.
• Liaise with Front Office teams and Head Office credit officers to support smooth credit review processes.
• Support maintenance and updates of credit policies, procedures, and internal risk frameworks.

Skills

Structured finance credit analysis

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline

Job description

A foreign bank is currently recruiting a Project Finance Credit Analyst to join its Risk Management & Control Department in London.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting independent credit reviews for structured finance transactions, with a particular focus on renewable energy project finance in the UK and Europe.

The ideal candidate should have experience in structured finance credit analysis, strong analytical and reporting skills, and the ability to work as an independent second-line reviewer while collaborating closely with front office teams.

TYPE: Permanent, full-time

SALARY: Negotiable, depending on experience

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00

START: ASAP

LOCATION: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct independent credit reviews for new and existing structured finance transactions
• Analyse creditworthiness of renewable energy project finance deals, including offshore wind and carbon capture projects
• Research macro-economic, industry, and regulatory trends relevant to the credit portfolio
• Prepare credit review reports and present findings to Credit Committee and branch management
• Liaise with Front Office teams and Head Office credit officers to support smooth credit review processes
• Support maintenance and updates of credit policies, procedures, and internal risk frameworks

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in structured finance credit analysis
• Experience analysing UK/European renewable energy project finance, particularly offshore wind and carbon capture
• Experience gained at a UK, Japanese, or other international financial institution
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate complex credit risks clearly in written and verbal English
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to remain objective and independent as a second-line reviewer

* All applicants for the Project Finance Credit Analyst must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

*We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Graduate or Student visa holders.

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