Project Finance Underwriter

Jobgether

13d • $150,000 - $250,000

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale projects across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and public-private partnerships. You will assess the financial viability of projects by analyzing cash flows, risks, and repayment structures, ensuring that projects can sustain themselves independently of a borrower’s broader balance sheet. The position involves underwriting complex project finance transactions, creating detailed financial models, and supporting credit documentation and structuring. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights for lending decisions, while developing expertise in sophisticated project finance structures. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with challenging and rewarding projects. On-site travel may be required to various U.S. locations, including Crystal City, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in commercial lending, credit analysis, or project finance.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, and scenario planning.
• Experience evaluating complex, multi-party projects, including infrastructure, energy, and public-private partnerships.
• Completion of a credit training program and familiarity with credit documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (2016 or later).
• Ability to travel as required to U.S. project sites.
• Strong ability to work in a high-paced team environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough credit assessments and risk evaluations for project finance opportunities, including multi-party and long-term projects.
• Underwrite new and existing project finance transactions, performing cash flow modeling, scenario analysis, and risk identification across the project lifecycle.
• Support structuring and documentation efforts, including term sheets, covenants, and risk mitigants tailored to project-based lending.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide actionable insights and recommendations for credit decisions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and project-specific requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial models, projections, and reporting for ongoing monitoring of projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of USD $150,000–$250,000 per year.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, large-scale projects with strategic impact.
• Exposure to diverse sectors including infrastructure, energy, and P3 projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities in project finance and credit analysis.
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Flexible work environment, with some travel as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees