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

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate/Associate Director to manage a substantial Infra/Energy credit portfolio. This role involves providing critical credit risk services, conducting thorough analyses of market developments, and preparing detailed internal credit papers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in credit and asset management, particularly in infrastructure and energy project finance. With a focus on collaboration and independent workflow management, this position offers a dynamic environment where your analytical skills and client-facing capabilities will shine. Join a forward-thinking company and contribute to impactful financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit/risk/asset management in infrastructure and energy.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with complex loan documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and recommend actions for a portfolio of positions.
• Conduct annual analysis of key risks and prepare internal credit papers.

Skills

Credit Risk Analysis

Project Finance

Analytical Skills

Client Management

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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 is a Senior Associate/Associate Director role, where you will manage a circa £30bn Infra/Energy credit portfolio.

The firm has an international footprint and manages debt and equity portfolios across various industries. The key responsibilities for this role include:

1. Providing credit risk services, including monitoring and recommending actions for a portfolio of positions (and potential future third-party portfolios) in a timely manner, meeting SLAs in time/format/quality to enable asset owners to assess risk and make informed decisions.
2. Supporting the surveillance and reporting of portfolio transactions and new business initiatives as part of wider teams and within the firm.
3. Monitoring developments in individual portfolio transactions, conducting market/sector research and analysis, and informing management and clients of material developments in mostly performing loans.
4. Conducting annual analysis of key risks such as financial, operational, off-taker/supplier/guarantor, country/regulatory, and market risks.
5. Preparing concise internal credit papers, including credit reviews and waivers/amendments, according to agreed formats and in a timely manner for review and client approval during the loan lifecycle.
6. Collaborating with line managers and responsible personnel to ensure a smooth credit process.
7. Managing workflows proactively and independently.
8. Reviewing and updating cash flow models, including base case and stress scenarios, to assess future performance and risks.
9. Preparing internal ratings per guidelines and client off/watch-list reports, discussing trends, remedies, progress, future amendments, and exit strategies where applicable.
10. Analyzing drawdown requests and transaction-related reports from borrowers and advisors.
11. Tracking covenants timely and recording them accurately in relevant systems.

The Candidate

• Previous experience in a credit/risk/asset management environment related to infrastructure and energy project finance, with a proven track record.
• Good understanding of project and corporate finance, credit risk drivers, and sector-specific risks.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with the ability to interpret complex loan documentation and financing structures, and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Comfortable in client-facing roles, capable of presenting recommendations to credit committees and investors.
• Ability to represent the firm, articulate, negotiate, and implement decisions and strategies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a hands-on approach and attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills to produce robust, concise, and insightful decision papers.
• A team player capable of working in a multicultural, international environment.
• Adaptability to changing business and client requirements.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• High proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other data processing and analysis tools.