Vice President, Portfolio Management - Energy & Infrastructure

Ally Bank • New York, NY

16h

About The Position

This role is based out of Ally Financial’s New York office and is an integral part of its Energy & Infrastructure team. The position primarily manages a portfolio of senior project finance loans to Power, Energy, and Infrastructure borrowers, primarily owned by private equity sponsors and developers. The portfolio consists mostly of lead/agency and co-lead roles.

The Portfolio Manager leads the execution of amendments, waivers, and loan modifications through direct interaction with clients and syndicate banks, as well as Ally Capital Finance management, Ally Risk, and support functions including credit approval, legal, loan administration, and operations. As the primary post-closing interface between the client and the bank, the role balances borrower needs and expectations with Ally Capital Finance policies, procedures, and risk tolerances.

Ally describes its workplace as focused on teammate health and safety, work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and professional development. The role’s specific on-site or hybrid work requirements will be discussed during hiring and may change based on leader discretion or business need.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of renewable and conventional power, data centers, related infrastructure, and project finance.
• Five to ten years of progressive portfolio management or underwriting experience with relevant focus in the energy and project finance sector.
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or any degree with relevant professional experience.
• At least nine years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proven success in relationship management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of problem solving.
• Ability to work independently with strong time-management skills.
• Well-developed presentation and relationship-building skills.
• High level of accountability and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access, and of financial forecast models.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Completion of a bank or finance company credit training program.

Responsibilities

• Know clients and their businesses, and maintain professional, responsive relationships with appropriate client contacts.
• Assist with loan setup and closing, and act as administrative agent for certain lead deals involving syndicate bank groups.
• Execute post-closing requirements of credit agreements.
• Minimize risk.
• Execute corporate governance responsibilities.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare underwriting memoranda for portfolio loan modifications.
• Mentor and train less experienced team members.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a strong credit culture.
• Lead execution of amendments, waivers, and loan modifications through interaction with clients, syndicate banks, Ally Capital Finance management, Ally Risk, and internal support functions.

Benefits

• Market-competitive base pay and performance-based incentive bonuses.
• At least 20 paid time off days, 11 paid holidays, and 8 hours of annual volunteer time off; time off is prorated based on start date and varies by employment status and management level.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
• Student loan paydown and 529 education savings assistance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Financial learning center and access to financial coaches.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employee, spouse, and child life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions and Healthcare FSA.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Total well-being program supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Dependent Day Care FSA, backup child and adult/elder care days, and childcare discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.
• Depending on the role, travel allowances, relocation assistance, signing bonus, and/or equity may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior