Infrastructure Project Finance, Vice President

SMBC Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SMBC Group seeks a finance professional in New York to lead the execution of project finance and structured finance transactions across North America under the guidance of the Group Head. You will collaborate with product groups to maximize returns and present transactions for credit approvals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business or finance with 3 years of experience, including financial modeling and due diligence. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial modeling and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of project finance and structured finance processes.
• Ability to present complex transactions to credit committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of project finance and structured finance transactions across North America under guidance of Group Head and senior team members.
• Collaborate with product groups to maximize returns through cross-selling initiatives.
• Present transactions internally and prepare credit applications for new deals, coordinating with Credit Department and back office.

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Negotiating term sheets

Credit risk analysis

Financing documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field

Job description

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $148,054.00 and $175,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Role Objectives

• Lead the execution of project finance and structured finance transactions across North America under the guidance of the Group Head and other senior team members.
• Collaborate with product groups to maximize returns through cross-selling initiatives.
• Present transactions internally and spearhead the preparation of credit applications for new deals, managing the approval process in coordination with the Credit Department and back office.
• Conduct due diligence, negotiate transaction documentation, and oversee all related execution activities.
• Monitor and manage existing transactions and client relationships, including reviewing and processing waivers, amendments, internal reporting requirements, and special credit matters.
• Partner with other departments covering overlapping clients to identify new business opportunities and strengthen market positioning.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements as well as internal compliance policies and procedures and proactively escape operational risk events when necessary.
• Represent the bank at client meetings, industry conferences, and other events to stay informed of market trends and expand client networks. Drive marketing and origination efforts by developing pitch books and marketing materials, meeting with clients, and delivering research and analytics to support new business initiatives.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field plus 3 years of experience in finance industry.
• Experience must include the following: financial modeling; conducting due diligence; negotiating term sheets and financing documentation; identifying and mitigating credit and other transaction risks; and performing other structured finance–related activities; analyzing and negotiating documentation for financing transactions and investments.
• The required skills do not need to be maintained over the full term of required experience.

The role is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

For benefit information, please see the Careers page

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [e-mail].