Credit Analyst – Energy Project Finance

RER SOLUTIONS, INC•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RER Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Credit Analyst – Energy Project Finance to join their workforce in Washington, DC. This role will involve conducting comprehensive credit analyses for new loans and loan guarantee applications, and participating in ongoing portfolio management activities onsite within the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF). EDF manages over $200 billion in capital for innovative energy projects, making it the largest energy lending organization globally.

Requirements

Experience working as a financial analyst in private equity or investment banking
Experience working in investment banking or participating in a large bank credit training program
Knowledge of the private sector credit market or federal credit, investment analysis, and loan administration practices and agreements with lending institutions
Knowledge of financing concepts, principles, techniques, and practices, and investment and commercial banking, especially as they relate to project financing
Knowledge in credit analysis, financial modeling, credit risk rating assessments, term sheet negotiation, reviewing marketing reports, and creation of presentation slides
Ability to lead financial projects, coordinate the work of other professional employees, and team coordination
Minimum of US Citizenship required to obtain client-issued Public Trust
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of fundamental business writing
Expertise in Microsoft Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough due diligence and detailed credit analysis of potential large, complex, innovative projects
Conduct thorough due diligence, detailed credit analysis, and financial modeling, as well as executing credit risk rating assessments, and supporting loan restructuring and monitoring efforts
Perform independent credit analysis for new loans and loan guarantee applications
Develop or review complex financial models to assess project viability and risk
Execute comprehensive credit risk rating assessments
Assist in the negotiation of term sheets for new applications
Review marketing reports and presentation slides related to loan applications
Coordinate tasks and information flow among various team members involved in the application process and portfolio management
Support the team leader in adhering to all underwriting guidelines and procedures
Collaborate closely with the risk group to address all identified issues and outstanding concerns from due diligence
Conduct a thorough and complete analysis before presenting findings to approval authorities within the LPO and the Department of Energy (DOE)
Prepare all necessary documentation for ultimate approval by internal approval committees and boards
Participate in the monitoring of existing loan guarantees, including assessing ongoing financial performance and compliance
Contribute to loan restructuring efforts, including analysis of proposed modifications and their impact on credit risk
Support the team leader in following all procedures and assessments related to underwriting guidelines following Title XVII, ATVM, TELGP, and CIFIA