Project Finance Officer - Energy

Location: New York

Robert Half Financial Services is recruiting for a Project Finance Officer role for a boutique International Bank located in midtown Manhattan, New York. Our client requires 3+ years of Project Finance experience at a Bank or Financial Institution, with knowledge of renewable energy, credit analysis, due diligence, ratings, and cash flow. This role is hybrid remote requiring 2 days per week in the midtown Manhattan New York office.

Responsibilities:

Lead the credit process on new project finance transactions

Monitor existing project finance transactions

Conduct due diligence (credit analysis) on new project finance transactions, prepare credit applications and internal rating proposals for all new transactions, present transactions internally, and manage the credit process with the Credit Department Manage the documentation process of project finance transactions with the Branch’s legal team Monitor and manage existing project finance transactions, including the review and processing of waivers and amendments, the review of internal ratings, and internal reports

Explore and build relationships with new sponsors, financial advisor (FAs), and lenders to find new opportunities in project finance

Understand external regulatory matters and the Bank’s internal credit risk management frameworks

Conduct research on various topics and produce reports on new sectors, new countries, and regulatory frameworks related to the Branch’s credit portfolio when required on an ad-hoc basis

Attend bank meetings, industry events, conferences, and seminars

In coordination with the middle-back team, complete the administrative processes such as KYC and initial processing work for operations

Assist the senior manager with internal Branch reporting when required