Climate & Infrastructure Capital Senior Associate, Origination, Dublin.

AIB; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading Pension Scheme

Healthcare Scheme

Variable Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Family leave options

Two volunteer days per year

Job summary

AIB in Dublin is seeking a Senior Associate for Origination in the ROI & UK Team within Climate & Infrastructure Capital. You will support best-in-class origination, risk management and deal execution across a growing portfolio, contributing to climate action goals.

As part of the ROI & UK Team, you will write credit papers, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to risk model development while guiding junior staff and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in project finance or specialised lending preferred.
• Strong financial analysis and credit assessment skills.
• Experience with credit risk models and regulatory capital calculations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Write credit papers for new business and for reviews and amendments.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to risk management and adherence to codes of conduct and regulation.
• Contribute to risk and deal selection strategy and to ongoing model development.
• Perform financial modelling and sensitivity analyses.
• Support credit reviews and internal audits for Climate & Infrastructure Capital portfolio.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Communicate risks and mitigants clearly to stakeholders.
• Support strategic lending to circular economy and sustainable businesses.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit skills

Financial modelling

Analytical mindset

Teamwork & communication

Credit risk modules knowledge

Education

Relevant 3rd level qualification with 3+ years experience (Banking/Finance)

Job description

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.

Senior Associate, Origination – ROI & UK Team, Climate & Infrastructure Capital

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.

As a member of the ROI & UK Team, you will be required to support best in class origination, risk management and deal execution across Climate & Infrastructure Capitals growing portfolio.

Key accountabilities;

• Write credit papers for new business for consideration by the relevant Credit Authority as well as for annual reviews and transaction amendments
• Enhance relationships with new and existing customers with good communication and customer focus
• 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
• Perform financial modelling analysis and run detailed sensitivity analysis
• Support credit reviews and internal audit engagements for the Climate & Infrastructure Capital portfolio
• Manage 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 with 3+ years' experience within a similar area (preferably Project Finance or Specialised Lending) which could include Banking, Advisory or Industry
• Strong Financial Analysis, Strong credit skills and Proficiency in financial modelling
• A proven awareness of sustainable lending and an analytical and results focussed mindset
• Team player with strong 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 their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

Key Capabilities

• Drives Progress
• Collaborates
• Ensures Accountability
• Structured Finance
• Industry & Competitor Knowledge
• Credit Risk Analysis

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]

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.

Closing Date For Applications

14th August 2026