Associate Director, Sr. Portfolio Manager - Project Finance and Infrastructure

Huntington Commercial Bank; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Huntington Bank is seeking a Sr. Portfolio Manager (Associate Director) to lead credit underwriting, financial modeling and portfolio management for its Project Finance & Infrastructure team. The role oversees due diligence, documentation, and post-closing operations to safeguard project performance.

The position collaborates with Relationship Managers and the Credit Department to build a high-quality project finance portfolio across energy, renewables, and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in underwriting, credit, or portfolio management in Project Finance and competence in Financial Modeling.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites credit transactions for the assigned portfolio and new clients.
• Recommends capital structure and manages amendments and waivers to credit facilities.
• Reviews financial statements, cash flow models, and projection models for credit decisions.
• Prepares credit underwriting analyses highlighting industry and market trends for Credit Officer review.
• Ensures underwriting/structuring decisions reflect strong asset quality and risk-adjusted profitability.
• Negotiates documentation including credit agreements, notes, and collateral.
• Collaborates with loan syndication, origination, and distribution teams for syndicated credits.
• Supports Relationship Managers with client presentations and product solutions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit underwriting

Portfolio management

Project finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Credit analysis tools

Job description

Description

This position is available to be filled at any Huntington Bank Corporate office location.

Summary

The Project Finance & Infrastructure ("PFI") team at the Huntington Bank, N.A originates project finance and non-recourse senior debt transactions for projects across the Power & Renewables, Midstream, Transportation and P3 sectors. Historically the Line of Business has been focused primarily on Sale & Leaseback transactions in the Renewables sector including wind, solar, storage and other forms of renewable investment, but is now broadening its scope to include construction and back-leverage deals within renewable energy, as well as entering other sub-sectors within Energy & Infrastructure.

The PFI team is seeking a talented and ambitious Sr. Portfolio Manager (Associate Director), to support the PFI, Underwriting and Portfolio Management team. The Underwriting and Portfolio Management organization is responsible for working with internal partners to underwrite new transactions and manage the existing portfolio of loans. Our Underwriters and Portfolio Managers balance supporting the Commercial Bank’s growth and ensuring we have a scalable, well-managed business.

The position requires working closely with clients, Relationship Managers and our Credit Department to underwrite and build a high quality Project Finance portfolio. The Sr. Portfolio Manager manages all aspect of due diligence in credit underwriting, financial modeling, approval, execution as well as documentation. The Senior PM also conducts post-closing operational and contractual activities and is responsible for safeguarding the operational and financial performance of the projects financed by HNB. A strong understanding of project finance is required including detailed knowledge of typical project structures, construction risk management, operations & maintenance, off‑take agreements and financing documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the point person when underwriting credit transactions for the assigned portfolio and new clients.
• Recommends capital structure and accumulates all data necessary to perform focused analysis. Also, manages approvals for amendments and waivers to credit facilities, as well as monitors the financial performance of portfolio companies.
• Reviews financial statements, projection models, project cash flow models and all other relevant financial and non-financial data to develop a concise focused analytical foundation for a credit decision.
• Prepares thorough credit underwriting identifying industry concerns, market share trends, financial trends and other pertinent underwriting issues to present to the approving Credit Officer.
• Ensures underwriting and structuring decisions reflect commitment to strong asset quality.
• Recommends prudent use of capital and maintains profitability hurdles for portfolio keeping the risk/return balance in mind.
• Obtains and negotiates all necessary documentation including, all credit agreements, notes, pledges and collateral, and assures that the documentation correctly reflects rates, terms and special conditions.
• Acts as a value added member of deal teams with loan syndication, origination, and distribution for syndicated credits within the portfolio or for new prospects.
• Proactively assists Relationship Managers in development of marketing presentations and pitch books highlighting product solutions for client needs.
• Identifies potential problem accounts and works to improve the bank's position in undesirable situations.
• Mentors junior professionals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: underwriting, credit, or portfolio management in Project Finance and competence in Financial Modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the different power and energy markets in the US including the regulatory environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the Renewable Energy Project Finance industry. Experience in back‑leverage transaction, community solar, distributed generation and other project finance assets (gas‑fired power, LNG, transmission),
• Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate banking credits, cash flow analysis, and underwriting guidelines
• Ability to thoroughly analyze credits on an independent basis and communicate findings in a concise manner
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Exempt Status

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range

$70,000 - $161,000 Annual Salary

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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