Associate, Sector-Based and Specialized Lending - Energy

ING Hubs Romania•New York, NY

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lending professional role within the front office. As a team member, you will carry primary responsibility for some of the key processes related to lending transactions, along with assisting a team of bankers that execute new lending transactions and work closely with the client relationship managers - Directors and Managing Directors - and sector experts to originate new lending transactions. In this role, you will be responsible for executing new business with an emphasis on Renewables & Power and New Energies.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant project/corporate finance experience ideally in the North American renewables and power market, including debt and equity financing structures
Familiarity with project finance structures, including potentially construction, operating, warehouse, holdco, tax equity, or other sector-specific structures
Understanding of GAAP accounting / core financial statements
Strong financial and credit analysis capabilities with ability to independently work on transactions
Strong financial modeling skills
Excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills; detail-oriented and accurate
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities, that involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting strict deadlines
Committed and dedicated team player, self-motivated, strong execution skills with high standards for quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Deal credentials including bank and individual role and responsibilities
Case study
Modeling test
References

Responsibilities

Supporting the origination efforts of ING’s sector bankers
Participate in initial deal screening/selection and risk analysis
Perform due diligence and lead the internal credit approval on transactions
Reviewing financing documents and material project agreements and validating key terms & conditions
building, reviewing, and maintaining transaction and internal risk rating and return models
Interfacing with risk, loan operations, treasury, legal teams, clients and co-lenders to coordinate loan closings
Capital structuring for transactions in the energy sector
Staying current on organizational operating policies and procedures (i.e. Risk, Legal, etc.) to ensure appropriate protocols are implemented and followed and facilitate these accordingly
Coach and mentor junior team members to build their technical skills and market knowledge