VP / RPC Project Finance Credit Analyst

Crédit Agricole Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled analyst to support Counterparty Risk Analysis, focusing on Project Finance and corporate borrowers. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive credit reviews, perform impartial analyses of borrowers and transactions, and ensure compliance with internal policies. Your expertise in financial modeling and risk assessment will be crucial as you prepare internal rating models and draft RPC Opinions. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the firm's success.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with experience in credit applications and risk assessment.
• Proficient in financial modeling and credit analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze credit applications for compliance with policies.
• Prepare internal rating models and draft RPC Opinions.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Modeling

Risk Assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree in Finance

Tools

Anadefi

Phidias

Eurecca

SIS

SMAC

Job description

Summary:

To support Counterparty Risk Analysis’ role covering the following industries and transaction types: i) principally Project Finance in the Americas; and (ii) certain corporate borrowers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reviews credit applications for completeness, consistency with internal policies, and follows up as needed with Front Office.
2. Performs impartial analysis of the borrower, group and transaction structure based on review of term sheet, market study, financial model, legal due diligence, and independent engineer report.
3. Reviews in detail and/or prepare internal rating models (Anadefi), making corrections as needed.
4. Drafts RPC Opinions, meeting deadlines responsibly.
5. Makes recommendations in consultation with Sector Credit Officer regarding exposure, ratings, and structure.
6. Verifies the accuracy of data in CACIB internal risk systems including Phidias, Eurecca, SIS, SMAC, and Anadefi.
7. Completes timely all internal risk systems.
8. Coordinates with Paris questions, which may arise in credit proposal and analyses for files which are under Head Office delegation.
9. Responds to requests from Loan Review and internal and external auditors.
10. Completes special assignments and ad hoc projects requested by CA-CIB NY and or RPC Paris.
11. Back-up analyst on files in other teams and sectors as the need arises.

Salary Range: $150k-$165k