Senior Associate/Associate Director – Debt Asset Management (Infra and Energy)This is an opportunity to join a multi £bn global platform which is responsible for managing a range of credit/debt exposures spanning multiple asset classes across the Infra/Energy space. This is a Senior Associate/Associate Director role where you’ll be tasked to manage a circa £30bn credit portfolio.

The firm have an international footprint and manage debt and equity portfolios across a range of industries.

Provide credit risk related services including, as required, monitoring and recommendation for action for a Portfolio of positions (and potential future 3rd party portfolios) in a timely manner, meeting deliverables under the SLAs in time/format/quality agreed to allow asset owners the assessment of their risk position and making informed decisions.

Working as part of wider teams and within the firm to support the surveillance and reporting of portfolio transactions as well as new business initiatives.

Continuously monitor the development of individual portfolio transactions, perform Market/Sector research and analysis and inform management as well as client of any material developments on a portfolio of (mostly) performing loans

Regular (at least annual) analysis of key risks including financial risk, operational risk, off- taker/supplier/ guarantor risk, country/regulatory risk and market risk (as applicable)

Preparation of robust and concise internal credit papers (credit review, waivers/amendments) according to agreed formats and in a timely manner for review by line manager to obtain relevant client approvals during loan life

Work with line manager and responsible people to ensure a smooth credit process

Ability to manage workflows proactively and independently

Review/update of cash flow models (incl. base case and downside/stress case scenarios) to assess future performance and risks

Prepare internal ratings in accordance with applicable guidelines, and where relevant, preparation of client off colour and watch-list reports discussing trends, remedies, progress, future loan amendments and provide advice regarding possible exit strategies, where applicable

Analyse, evaluate and comment on drawdown requests and transaction related financial, technical and legal reporting provided by borrowers and/or advisors as applicable

Ensure timely covenant tracking with adequate recording in relevant system

Qualifications

Must have established previous working experience with a proven track record in a related credit/risk/asset management environment involving infrastructure and energy project finance.

Good understanding of project- and corporate-finance with a solid background in and knowledge of credit risk drivers and risks inherent in the respective borrower industry sectors

Solid analytical and technical skills and ability to understand complex loan documentation and financing structures and ability to convey technical (modelling) concepts to both technical practitioners and third parties.

Comfortable in a client facing role and ability to confidently present recommendations up to credit committee level as well as investors

Ability to represent the firm and its clients and articulate, negotiate and implement decisions, strategies and documentation

Good organisational and time management skills, a hands-on approach and attention to detail are necessary

Good writing skills producing robust, concise and insightful decision papers

Team player with ability to work in a multicultural and international environment

Must be able to adapt quickly and efficiently to changing business and client requirements

Ability to work independently and to client deliverables deadlines

High level of familiarity of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and/or other data processing and analysis tools

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionFinance

IndustriesFinancial Services, Investment Management, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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