Director, Team Lead

Position Summary

A Director, Team Lead in Portfolio Management will manage the Project Finance loan portfolio, focusing on credit monitoring, analytics, and internal reporting. The role includes leadership of a team that provides critical portfolio management and reporting foundation for lending origination and underwriting.

• Actively manage all facets of the daily operations of the identified portfolio, including but not limited to:
• Routinely analyze the credit migration trends of the portfolio and individual names
• Generate ideas for value added cross‑buy or client opportunities
• Conduct quarterly and annual credit reviews
• Prepare quarterly Credit Risk Management (CRM) portfolio reviews
• Process amendment and waiver requests, write or review credit modifications, submit to risk, address Q&A, and follow‑up on required legal amendments until execution
• Track compliance of financial covenants and other reporting covenants such as construction/operating reports, insurance, etc.
• Review annual risk rating updates prepared by an administrative support team
• Oversee and prepare collateral monitoring reports
• Maintain regulatory, rating agency, and other external party reporting
• Maintain various department and industry databases/trackers and internal portfolio tracking metrics
• Respond to ad hoc internal requests on portfolio composition and exposure
• Coordinate with offshore portfolio support teams
• Perform diligent and proactive credit monitoring through review of covenanted financial and project information (e.g., financial models, borrower and adviser operational/ construction progress reports) and compliance with regular reporting activities in line with bank policy and procedures
• Oversee multiple project‑basis PMs to ensure proper training and development
• Ensure accurate internal system processing (Vantage) including GRID, FINAN, TSC, Risk Rater Interface with relationship managers and sector specialists
• Monitor and identify market developments and proactively manage their potential impact on the portfolio
• Coordinate between Portfolio Management/Origination to ensure timely and accurate response to internal (CAS) and external regulatory controls and audits
• Stay up to date on organizational operating policies and procedures (Risk, Legal, etc.) and facilitate implementation
• Implement strategic initiatives, including enhancements to the credit monitoring process, to improve business efficiency
• Identify productivity trends across the Front Office organization and use reporting insights to create efficient processes
• Ensure excellent service level and high‑quality output
• Implement transformation projects and coordinate with KYC/CDD team
• Manage lending limits and Capital Velocity programs

• BA/BS in finance, economics, accounting, management, engineering, or related field; CFA is a plus
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Project Finance
• 5–8 years experience in TMT, Infrastructure Financing and/or Energy (preferred)
• At least 2 years of management experience
• Strong financial and credit analysis capabilities, including financial modeling
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing priorities
• Committed, self‑motivated, and dedicated to continuous improvement of team processes
• Experience with internal credit approval processes end‑to‑end
• Excellent understanding of GAAP accounting statements and principles
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, professional demeanor
• Ability to work under pressure and set priorities in a dynamic, challenging, and international environment
• Understanding of risks associated with project finance and knowledge of legal documentation
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word

Salary range: $250,000 – $300,000 (base salary only). Eligible for a discretionary bonus program.

Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401(k) savings plan, competitive PTO, adoption, surrogacy, fertility services, student debt assistance, and subsidies for commuting and fitness expenses.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, gender, religion, national‑origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.