Associate Director - Credit Risk - Digital Infrastructure

What is the opportunity?

Join RBC as a credit risk manager specializing in data centers and AI infrastructure lending including power generation, GPUs and fiber. This position offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in a rapidly evolving sector while influencing deal structures and risk mitigation strategies.

What will you do?

• Conduct comprehensive credit assessments of data centers and AI infrastructure borrowers across project finance, borrowing base, and corporate lending structures.
• Analyze complex data center and AI infrastructure transactions, evaluating construction risk, operational risk, sponsor strength, and cash flow adequacy.
• Work collaboratively with business teams early in the transaction lifecycle to identify key credit risks and recommend appropriate deal structures and mitigation strategies.
• Review and adjudicate Credit Requests within agreed timelines, assign appropriate Risk Ratings, and escalate exceptions to applicable policies and guidelines.
• Conduct timely risk assessments incorporating continuous monitoring of financial performance, industry trends, regulatory changes, and early warning signals.
• Review complex financial models, conduct scenario analysis, and prepare peer group comparisons to support risk rating recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, CFA) a plus
• 3–6 years in credit risk management at a major investment bank, commercial bank, or rating agency, preferably with some project finance experience.
• Good understanding and willingness to grow knowledge base of hyperscale data center operators, AI infrastructure assets (incl. power generation and GPUs), and related project finance structures.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and the ability to evaluate complex technical documentation.
• High attention to detail with the ability to challenge assumptions and critically evaluate risk assessments.
• Ability to articulate complex credit analysis clearly through written recommendations and presentations to senior management.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program includes competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work and build close relationships with clients

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000-$200,000 (New York), depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that drives RBC’s high-performance culture, enables collective achievement of our strategic goals, and generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value.

Address: BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:

NEW YORK

City: New York

Country: United States of America

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date:

Final date to receive applications:

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive applications date above