Vice President, Infrastructure Finance

ING•New York, NY

3d•$185,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking to recruit an Infrastructure Finance banker to join ING’s Sector based & Specialized Lending (“SSL”) platform in the Americas. The successful candidate will combine sector expertise with strong credit and execution skills, and will partner closely with coverage, execution/portfolio/agency teams and other product partners across Wholesale Banking to originate and deliver infrastructure financings in the Americas (including Latin America). The role requires an experienced banker who can work with limited supervision. Within SSL, you will support sector-driven client activity while helping lead and execute debt financings that are often structured and complex, coordinating internal approvals and working with product partners on cross-sell opportunities. Prior Infrastructure project finance experience, strong credit judgment, and familiarity with other Capital Markets products is essential.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s (or Master's Degree) in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Planning or closely related field with emphasis on quantitative skills
Minimum of 5 years of relevant financial experience preferably within the Infrastructure sector
Specialized knowledge across (i) concession/PPP/P3 project financings; (ii) NAV-based financings; (iii) infrastructure corporate / HoldCo lending; and (iv) acquisition and leveraged infrastructure finance, amongst others.
You have an growing network of contacts in the infrastructure finance field amongst banks, non-bank lenders, advisors and sponsors
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
You will have proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint): strong excel skills and be able to operate financial models (will be tested)
You have a comprehensive understanding of core financial documents (Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet)
Knowledge of industry and company dynamics in the Infrastructure project finance sector
Proven understanding of Corporate and Investment Banking markets
Previous credit analysis background
You are reliable and inventive and have strong attention to detail
Ability to build and retain long term client relationships with effective interpersonal skills
Proven track record to complete assignments efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinker with can-do and creative mindset
You have demonstrated multi-tasking and analytical skills with a strong work ethic
Strong organizational and analytical skills along with a strong knowledge of statistics/mathematics

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates with datacenter financing exposure
Preference for FINRA certified candidates (i.e. SIE, Series 79 & 63)
Spanish always a plus but not essential

Responsibilities

Work independently and in coordination with the other team members in the group to assist in the origination and execution of new infrastructure transactions in the Americas.
Drive the credit process from inception to financial close, including but not limited to the preparation of internal memos and credit approval packages, and support other more senior Deal Principals for complex transactions.
For straightforward transactions, structure and execute assuming responsibility for all aspects of the deal including, but not limited to due diligence, preparation and negotiation of terms, obtaining final credit approval, and processing final documentation and financial close.
Actively engage with other departments (financial markets, Debt Capital Markets, Research as appropriate) to ensure proper coverage of all aspects of the transaction.
Timely process amendments, waivers, etc. in accordance with ING policies and procedures.
Steer the origination narrative and related marketing materials when it comes to Lending, including client pitch content, deal teasers and internal credit/committee presentations, coordinating inputs between client coverage and Lending.
Keep abreast of current market trends in the infrastructure market in the Americas.
Assist in the development and mentoring of junior team members.