Underwriter – Credit Insurance | Energy Transition Finance

Energetic Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energetic Capital is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their mission-driven team focused on clean energy projects. This role involves underwriting credit insurance solutions and collaborating with brokers and clients to support energy transactions.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in financial services, preferably with experience in power markets or credit risk, and possess strong financial analysis skills. A bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field is required, alongside advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in financial services, preferably in power markets or credit risk.
• Experience with credit insurance or energy project finance is an asset.
• CFA or similar designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and structure credit insurance solutions for energy transactions.
• Assess counterparty credit risk and complex financial structures.
• Work directly with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Energetic is helping drive the energy transition by unlocking capital for clean energy projects. We’re a diverse, mission-driven team building innovative credit insurance solutions for the energy sector.

We’re looking for an Underwriter to support the growth of our credit insurance platform. This role offers hands‑on transactional exposure, direct interaction with brokers and clients, and close collaboration with senior leadership on strategy and execution.

What you’ll do

• Underwrite and structure credit insurance solutions for energy transactions
• Assess counterparty credit risk and complex financial structures
• Work directly with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders
• Support strategic initiatives and process improvements

What we’re looking for

• 2–5 years of experience in financial services, with exposure to power markets, project finance, construction lending, or credit risk
• Strong financial analysis and communication skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, startup environment
• Curious mindset, proactive attitude, and able to work independently

Relevant experience may include

• Credit insurance (junior/associate underwriter)
• Energy project finance (analyst/associate)
• Commodities trading in power or electricity markets (analyst/associate)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experienced in financial statement analysis or formal credit training
• CFA or similar designation (or in progress) a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

If you’re excited about clean energy, structured finance, and building something new, we’d love to hear from you. Compensation commensurate with experience. Check out our website for info about working with Energetic.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.