Climate & Infrastructure Capital Associate Director, Origination

Allied Irish Banks; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Family leave options

Job summary

Allied Irish Banks (AIB) is seeking a Climate & Infrastructure Capital Associate Director, Origination to lead deal origination and risk assessment for large-scale renewables and infrastructure across Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America.

You will collaborate with Origination Directors, build strong client relationships, perform rigorous financial modelling, and drive credit reviews with cross-functional teams to support sustainable lending and climate action goals.

Qualifications

• Must have a 3rd level qualification and 5+ years' experience in a similar area (Banking, Advisory or Industry).
• Strong financial analysis and credit skills with proficiency in financial modelling.
• Awareness of sustainable lending and a results-focused mindset.
• Team player with strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Origination Directors to develop and enhance customer relationships with a customer-first approach.
• Lead analysis of new transactions from technical, credit, and suitability perspectives.
• Perform and review financial modelling and run detailed sensitivity analyses.
• Lead credit review processes for new business and annual reviews.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit skills

Financial modelling

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

3rd level qualification

Professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CFA)

Job description

Climate & Infrastructure Capital Associate Director, Origination

At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Location/Office Policy: Office Centric and office base MWS, Dublin.

• Do you want to build a career that is fighting against climate change?


• Do you want to play a role in decarbonising our energy and infrastructure, fund a more circular, less wasteful economy and help support key social projects?


• Do you want to part of and enable a high performing team to do just that?

What is the Role:

At AIB, we have a clear purpose – empowering people to build a sustainable future. We’re making a difference to how businesses contribute to climate action. We’re aiming to make 70 percent of our lending green or transition by 2030 and we’ve set up a €30 billion climate action fund.

Our Climate & Infrastructure Capital segment is central to the delivery of these ambitious targets, investing in large scale renewables and infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America.

This is a unique opportunity for experienced individuals to join this high performing, ambitious team, as we build out our international platform and directly contribute to global climate action goals.

You will be required to support best in class origination, risk management and deal execution across Climate & Infrastructure Capitals growing portfolio.

Key accountabilities;

• Work closely with Origination Directors to develop new and enhance existing customer relationships through good communication and customer focus


• Lead on the analysis of new business transactions from a technical, credit and suitability perspective


• Perform and review financial modelling analysis and run detailed sensitivity analysis


• Lead the credit review process for new business for consideration by the relevant Credit Authority as well as for annual reviews and transaction amendments


• Develop and maintain effective relationships with other parts of AIB, including Treasury and Corporate Legal, as well as industry contacts, lenders and legal counsel


• Form an integral part of the risk management culture in AIB and adherence to codes of conduct, laws and regulation


• Contribute in determination of risk and deal selection strategy


• Contribute to ongoing Credit Risk model development


• Support credit reviews and internal audit engagements for the Climate & Infrastructure Capital portfolio


• Manage transactions and help develop more junior staff members


• Communicate the impact and key risks and mitigants associated with same


• Make a difference through strategic lending to circular economy and sustainable businesses

What you Will Bring ;

• Relevant 3rd level qualification and 5+ years' experience within a similar area which could include Banking, Advisory or Industry. A professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA) would be an advantage.


• Strong Financial Analysis, Strong credit skills and Proficiency in financial modelling


• A proven awareness of sustainable lending and a self-motivated, analytical and results focussed mindset


• Team player with strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills


• Knowledge and experience of the development and business application of credit risk modules utilised for the calculation of regulatory capital or ECL would be beneficial

Why Work For AIB:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to our role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Variable Pay


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Family leave options

Key Capabilities

• Drives Progress


• Ensures Accountability


• Structured Finance


• Industry & Competitor Knowledge

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: September 30th