Senior Credit Risk Associate

RER SOLUTIONS, INC•Washington, DC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

RER Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Credit Risk Associate to join their team in Washington, DC. This role will provide onsite and remote support to the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office. The company emphasizes its commitment to its employees as individuals, offering strong leadership and exceptional benefits.

Requirements

Minimum of US Citizenship required to obtain client-issued Public Trust
A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
Knowledge of project and corporate finance to evaluate the viability of a borrower
Skill in the research of finance structure such as corporate, asset-based, or limited resource project finance transactions to make sound financial decisions and recommendations
Ability to perform complex financial analyses and sound decisions
Knowledge of the techniques and processes necessary to negotiate and underwrite borrowers and guarantors of large-scale projects effectively
Knowledge of borrowers’ and lenders’ requirements for terms to loan and loan guarantees
Familiarity with credit-enhancing mechanisms, risk mitigation, and treatment of collateral regarding credit
In-depth knowledge of credit risk-related financial analysis, procedures, and systems in complex global financial services settings
Ability to participate on a team addressing the technical, legal-economic, and financial feasibility aspects of high-value loans for large-scale projects
Proven skills and working experience in credit risk assessment function in major industrial sectors with particular emphasis on financial intermediaries and project lending
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

Assist senior-level management on discrete project assignments with researching the required assessments of credit and project risks which are associated with high-value loans for innovative or commercially ready clean energy generation, manufacturing projects, and advanced technology vehicle and component manufacturing projects
Collect research materials and review information to support risk assessment efforts, including financial statements, collateral and news reports, and other information
Examine borrowers and guarantors of large-scale projects to determine warning signs of credit deterioration
Participate in teams, addressing the technical, legal-economic, and financial feasible aspects of a transaction utilizing research to prepare background information required for the negotiation of loans
Develop business correspondence, analytical reports, and give presentations to explain financial models
Act as credit and financial analyst on the credit and risk management teams
Evaluate credit and investment risks of loans, guarantees, and investment activities; identify, measure, and mitigate the risk of new transactions and make recommendations regarding deal structuring and financial intermediary focused pricing
Identify, formulate, and review financial and credit risk management policies and ensure that appropriate systems, procedures, and guidelines are in line with best practices