VP/Senior Associate - Project Finance Credit Analyst

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established corporate bank in the City of London is seeking a VP/Senior Associate - Project Finance Credit Analyst to join their growing team. In this pivotal role, you will conduct independent credit reviews, analyze financial statements, and collaborate with various stakeholders to shape financing structures. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in credit risk within infrastructure and project finance, particularly in the renewable energy sector. This role offers excellent progression opportunities in a friendly culture, making it an exciting chance to advance your career in financial services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit risk within infrastructure and project finance.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent credit reviews and present recommendations.
• Collaborate with teams to shape financing structures.
• Monitor existing credit exposures and identify emerging risks.

Skills

Credit Risk Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision-Making

Job description

Job Description

VP/Senior Associate - Project Finance Credit AnalystCredit Analysis & Financial Statement analysis of new Project Finance, Infrastructure and Renewable Energy deals, alongside ongoing monitoring of existing portfolio of deals.

Client Details

City of London based Corporate Bank

Description

VP/Senior Associate - Project Finance Credit Analyst

• Perform independent credit reviews and present recommendations to decision-makers. This includes analyzing financial statements, reviewing technical and market reports, and identifying core risks and opportunities. Assessments may involve new clients, increased facilities, amendments to existing deals, restructurings, and annual reviews.

• Collaborate with deal originators, relationship teams, product specialists, and clients to shape financing structures that meet both commercial and risk management objectives.

• Monitor existing credit exposures, proactively identifying any emerging risks, and ensure that all internal stakeholders and regulatory obligations are kept informed and satisfied.

• Carry out in-depth research on clients, industries, and markets to provide context-rich assessments. Apply sound judgement to ensure all relevant factors are considered, including stress testing of financial forecasts and models.

Profile

Financial Services

• Proven experience in credit risk within infrastructure and project finance, including the renewable energy sector, with solid technical knowledge. Familiarity with the UK and US markets is advantageous.

• Strong communication and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge constructively and clearly justify your credit opinions.

• Capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines without compromising quality.

• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, decision-making ability, keen attention to detail, and a collaborative approach-combined with genuine enthusiasm for the sectors we support.

Job Offer

VP/Senior Associate - Project Finance Credit AnalystEstablished team/franchise that is continuing to growFriendly culture and excellent progression opportunities