VP, Project Finance - Structured Finance Credit Analyst

Rabobank Gruppe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Project Finance Credit Analyst, where you'll be at the forefront of financing renewable energy projects. This exciting role requires a seasoned professional who can navigate complex credit policies and assess the creditworthiness of innovative energy solutions. You'll work closely with a collaborative team, ensuring compliance and managing risks while contributing to sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving industry. If you're passionate about renewable energy and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Community Engagement Programs

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in project finance credit analysis.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy sector financing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit risk assessments and due diligence for transactions.
• Prepare credit applications and financial analyses.

Skills

Credit and Risk Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Finance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Master's Degree Preferred

Tools

Financial Modeling Software

Credit Rating Methodologies

Job description

One of a kind exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on project finance for renewable energy and energy transition assets. Looking for a seasoned and highly motivated credit analyst to become a “center of competence” on internal credit policies and to assess the creditworthiness of existing and new transactions. The role provides exposure to complex and highly structured project and hybrid financings and is ideal for someone who wants to be intellectually challenged and is passionate about working in the rapidly evolving energy transition sector.

Our Shared Future:

"The team has a track record of successful deal making and works smartly and efficiently. In addition, the team boasts a great culture, with smart and driven individuals in a collaborative setting, with great emphasis on knowledge building and sharing." - MD

You and Your Job

The Project Finance Credit Analyst is responsible for all aspects of the credit product including: (i) being a knowledge expert on various internal credit policies and training the team on such policies; (ii) conducting annual reviews and monitoring transactions; and (iii) structuring, conducting due diligence and financial analysis of key counterparties (offtakers, suppliers, guarantors) and preparing credit applications, Majority of customers are in the renewable energy and energy transition sector (wind, solar, energy storage, energy efficiency and energy transition).

This role will be important in ensuring that the business is aligned and compliant with internal credit policies and regulatory requirements. This involves a thorough understanding of the credit landscape, including risk assessment, creditworthiness evaluation, and compliance with applicable internal policies. By maintaining a proactive approach to credit policy management, the role will contribute to mitigating risks, enhancing decision-making processes, and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing with respect to risk management, supporting sustainable growth and long-term success.

Job Responsibilities

• Work close cooperation with the Project Finance team in New York on (i) credit risk management and (ii) deal structuring, due diligence and risk analysis for both new transactions and portfolio monitoring in the renewable energy and energy transition sectors.
• Responsible for being a “center of competence” on various business-relevant Rabobank credit risk policies and knowledge sharing across the team on these
• Responsible for the Rabobank Risk Rating, LEA/LGD and RAROC models.
• Writing and general preparation of credit applications. Includes providing base case and downside case, internal deal rating and pricing, counterparty analysis, contract analysis, and financial and structural analyses.
• Develop financial projections for projects and corporates
• Monitor portfolio deals, which will entail reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements and other reporting deliverables, preparing the annual reviews and evaluating amendments and waivers.

Your Promise to Us:

To be considered for the Credit Analyst role, you must have:

• 5-10 years of experience in credit and risk analysis for project finance transactions.
• Experience in renewable energy and clean energy technologies is strongly preferred.
• Strong financial statement analysis skills and ability to evaluate business viability and credit risk
• Familiarity with credit rating methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel regionally, up to 15%

Our Commitment to you – cultivating your way beyond pay:

Rabobank embraces diversity and welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to always create an environment that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our workforce to exceed the expectations of our clients and customers.

We view your well-being as much more than a paycheck. We continually evaluate and evolve our benefit offerings to be comprehensive, competitive and to give you the options and the flexibility you need. We focus our employee benefits on three main components:

• Physical Well-Being includes our commitment to your Health and Wellness. Medical, Dental and Vision plan coverages are effective on your date of hire. Rabo offers multiple plan options and a full network of providers to best meet your needs.
• Financial Well-Being provides for your Retirement + Savings + Security. We love seeing your retirement plan balance grow just as much as you do! That’s why you can start participating in the 401(k) plan on your date of hire. Plus we match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) plan for US Employees. Rabo also contributes an additional 3% of your eligible pay in Safe Harbor contribution and up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit Sharing contributions.
• Emotional Well-Being ensures your Work + Life balance. We offer a generous paid time off program to full time employees: up to 20 days of vacation time, 5 days of additional time off plus 7 sick days and 11 US holidays annually (based on hire date during the calendar year). In addition, Growing a Better World Together requires wanting the best for our employees and their families and our communities. To do that, we offer both the time and financial support to give back to the community through our Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands and Gift Matching programs. (All paid time off is subject to company accrual and carryover policies.)

Our Organization:

Serving clients in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, Rabobank Wholesale Banking North America is a premier corporate and investment bank to the food, agribusiness, commodities and renewable energy industries, providing sector expertise, strategic advisory and tailored financial solutions to our clients. We thrive on building long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders in the fastest-growing food and agribusiness region of the world. See, https://www.rabobankwholesalebankingna.com/ .

Salary Expectations:

Target Hiring Range

VP: $140,000.00 - $230,000.00

This position is subject to the terms of [RAF/Rabobank/RDS]’s compensation plans and policies. It is anticipated that the position will pay within the target hiring range. The range is reflective of the desired primary physical work location and may be adjusted outside of the projected range based on geographical differentiation if the actual work location of the hired candidate differs from the desired primary location, or for other lawful reasons. Further, all full-time regular positions include all other benefits provided to [RAF/Rabobank/RDS] employees, including healthcare benefits, 401k matching, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, possible discretionary bonuses and all other benefits that are all governed by and subject to ERISA plan documents and eligibility.

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