Senior Underwriter, Energy & Renewables Project Finance

First Citizens Bank; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank seeks a VP, Senior Underwriter Energy/Renewables Project Finance to lead underwriting, structure loans, and prepare credit memos for the energy portfolio. The role requires deep financial analysis, risk assessment, and collaboration with the energy lending team in a hybrid work setup.

The role also involves mentoring junior underwriters, guiding customer interactions, and pursuing cross-sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Commercial Lending or Credit Analysis, Financial Statement Spreading, Preparation of Projections, and Trailing Twelve-Month Analysis, Management
• High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Commercial Lending or Credit Analysis, Financial Statement Spreading, Preparation of Projections, and Trailing Twelve-Month Analysis, Management
• Preferred Qualifications: Renewable Energy experience, project finance, and Excel/modeling skills

Responsibilities

• Underwriting - leads energy credit actions, analyzes financials and structures loans.
• Risk Management - identifies and mitigates risks within the energy portfolio.
• Analysis - compiles data to support structuring and approval of loans.
• Business Support - assists in cross-sales opportunities and client communications

Skills

Energy lending

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

First Citizens Bank seeks a VP, Senior Underwriter Energy/Renewables Project Finance to lead underwriting, structure loans, and prepare credit memos for the energy portfolio. The role requires deep financial analysis, risk assessment, and collaboration with the energy lending team in a hybrid work setup.

The role also involves mentoring junior underwriters, guiding customer interactions, and pursuing cross-sales opportunities.