Vice President - Credit Risk; Infrastructure & Project Finance

Position: Vice President - Credit Risk (Infrastructure & Project Finance)
We are working with a leading corporate and investment banking platform to hire a Vice President into its Infrastructure & Project Finance Credit team in London. Vice President - Credit Risk (Infrastructure & Project Finance) We are working with a leading corporate and investment banking platform to hire a Vice President into its Infrastructure & Project Finance Credit team in London.

This is a high-profile role at the centre of a market-leading structured finance franchise, focusing on infrastructure, renewables and other real-asset transactions. Key responsibilities Lead end-to-end credit due diligence on new infrastructure and project finance proposals, including detailed analysis of counter parties, structures, cashflows and legal frameworks. Review, interrogate and sensitise financial models (project finance and structured finance) to assess base case robustness, downside scenarios, covenant headroom and recovery prospects.

Prepare clear, concise and well-argued credit papers and recommendations for internal credit committees and senior risk stakeholders, often under tight timelines. Provide ongoing oversight of a portfolio of transactions, including periodic reviews, waiver and consent requests, rating reviews and exposure management. What we are looking for Significant experience (typically 7 years) in credit risk, project finance or structured finance within a bank or similar financial institution, with meaningful exposure to infrastructure and/or power (renewables strongly preferred).

Proven track record of underwriting or approving complex limited recourse or structured transactions, ideally in sectors such as renewables, conventional power, transport, digital infrastructure or social infrastructure. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with project finance modelling, including the ability to challenge assumptions and run sensitivities. Solid understanding of credit risk concepts (PD, LGD, risk grading, collateral and covenant frameworks) and of how infrastructure assets behave through the development, construction and operational phases.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex risks and structures clearly to senior stakeholders and committees. If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates