POSITION SUMMARY
Japanese financial institution is seeking a professional to lead the credit process on new project finance transactions and monitor existing project finance transactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct due diligence (credit analysis) on new project finance transactions, prepare credit applications and internal rating proposals for all new transactions, present transactions internally, and manage the credit process with the Credit Department
Manage the documentation process of project finance transactions with the Branch’s legal team
Monitor and manage existing project finance transactions, including the review and processing of waivers and amendments, the review of internal ratings, and internal reports
Explore and build relationships with new sponsors, financial advisors (FAs), and lenders to find new opportunities in project finance
Understand external regulatory matters and the Bank’s internal credit risk management frameworks
Conduct research on various topics and produce reports on new sectors, new countries, and regulatory frameworks related to the Branch’s credit portfolio when required on an ad-hoc basis
Attend bank meetings, industry events, conferences, and seminars
In coordination with the middle-back team, complete administrative processes such as KYC and initial processing work for operations
Assist the senior manager with internal Branch reporting when required
Provide general clerical support to the Senior Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in financial institutions and minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a project finance team
Hands-on experience with financial model analysis
Strong analytical capabilities (both qualitative and quantitative)
Strong proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, macros, and pivot tables
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong team player – willingness to work as part of and contribute to the Structured Finance Group and the wider Branch banking team
Spanish fluency is preferred
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Fluency in Spanish
Experience with complex financial model analysis
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks
SALARY
USD $120K -150K + discretionary bonus
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, vision insurance (100% covered by employer), vacation, personal time off, sick leave, 401K matching.
LOCATION
Midtown, NYC
This position offers a hybrid work setting, with two days in the office and the rest remote.
We sincerely apologize, but due to a high volume of applicants, only those who successfully pass the initial screening will be contacted. We truly appreciate your understanding.
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