Senior Associate/Associate Director – Debt Asset Management (Infra & Energy)

Belmont Search Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global platform as a Senior Associate/Associate Director in Debt Asset Management, overseeing a substantial Infra/Energy credit portfolio. This role offers the chance to engage in critical credit risk services, support transaction surveillance, and analyze key risks. You will collaborate with various teams, ensuring timely delivery of insights to asset owners. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of project finance, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Embrace this opportunity to advance your career in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit/risk/asset management in infrastructure and energy.
• Strong understanding of project and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a £30bn Infra/Energy credit portfolio and provide credit risk services.
• Conduct market research and prepare internal credit papers.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Project Finance

Corporate Finance

Data Analysis

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Associate/Associate Director – Debt Asset Management (Infra & Energy)

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Full Job Description

This is an opportunity to join a multi-billion-pound global platform responsible for managing a range of credit/debt exposures across multiple asset classes in the Infra/Energy space. This role is for a Senior Associate/Associate Director tasked with managing approximately £30bn of Infra/Energy credit portfolio.

The firm has an international presence and manages debt and equity portfolios across various industries. The key responsibilities include:

• Providing credit risk services, including monitoring and recommending actions for a portfolio of positions, ensuring timely delivery according to SLAs to enable asset owners to assess their risk positions and make informed decisions.
• Supporting portfolio transaction surveillance, reporting, and new business initiatives within wider teams and the firm.
• Monitoring development of individual transactions, conducting market and sector research, and informing management and clients of material developments on a portfolio of primarily performing loans.
• Conducting annual analysis of key risks such as financial, operational, off-taker/supplier/guarantor, country/regulatory, and market risks.
• Preparing concise internal credit papers, including credit reviews and waivers, in a timely manner for review and approval during the loan lifecycle.
• Collaborating with line managers to ensure smooth credit processes.
• Managing workflows proactively and independently.
• Updating cash flow models with base and stress scenarios to assess future performance and risks.
• Preparing internal ratings and client reports on trends, remedies, progress, and exit strategies as applicable.
• Analyzing drawdown requests and transaction-related reports from borrowers and advisors.
• Tracking covenants timely and accurately in relevant systems.

The Candidate

• Previous experience in credit/risk/asset management, particularly in infrastructure and energy project finance.
• Strong understanding of project and corporate finance, credit risk drivers, and sector-specific risks.
• Analytical, technical skills, and ability to interpret complex loan documentation and financing structures.
• Comfortable presenting to clients and credit committees, and articulating strategies and recommendations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other data analysis tools.