Project Finance Credit Officer

• Independent 2nd LoD oversight of complex infrastructure credit risk
• Exposure to marquee project finance transactions across core subsectors

About Our Client

Bank located in Midtown.

Job Description

• Conduct independent credit analysis for new transactions, amendments, waivers, and portfolio reviews within project and infrastructure finance
• Assess key risk factors including structure, contractual frameworks, cash flow resilience, counterparty risk, and downside scenarios
• Provide effective challenge to first line underwriting assumptions, financial models, and risk mitigants
• Prepare concise, well‑reasoned credit opinions and recommendations for internal approval committees
• Monitor portfolio performance, covenant compliance, and emerging risks across assigned sectors
• Contribute to the development and refinement of credit policies, risk frameworks, and underwriting standards
• Support stress testing, portfolio analytics, and thematic risk reviews as needed
• Collaborate with legal, front office, and risk colleagues while maintaining strong 2nd LoD independence

• Renewable energy (solar, onshore/offshore wind, storage)
• Power & utilities
• Data centers and digital infrastructure
• Transportation infrastructure (roads, rail, ports, airports)
• Energy transition and decarbonization assets
• Select social infrastructure and PPP-style financings

The Successful Applicant

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of experience in project finance, infrastructure credit, or structured finance risk preferred, but other sectors are okay.
• Prior experience in a credit risk, risk management, or independent review function strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of project finance structures, security packages, and contractual arrangements
• Proven ability to interpret and challenge complex financial models
• Experience reviewing large, long‑tenor, non‑recourse or limited‑recourse financings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented, intellectually curious, and comfortable exercising independent judgment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $95000 to $145000 annually.
• High‑impact seat within a respected independent risk function.
• Broad exposure across core and emerging infrastructure subsectors
• Opportunity to influence risk outcomes on high‑profile transactions

Contact

Lauren Van Manen

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