Associate Director, Sr. Portfolio Manager - Project Finance and Infrastructure

This position is available to be filled at any Huntington Bank Corporate office location.

Summary:

The Project Finance & Infrastructure (PFI) team at the Huntington Bank, N.A originates project finance and non-recourse senior debt transactions for projects across the Power & Renewables, Midstream, Transportation and P3 sectors. Historically the Line of Business has been focused primarily on Sale & Leaseback transactions in the Renewables sector including wind, solar, storage and other forms of renewable investment, but is now broadening its scope to include construction and back‑leverage deals within renewable energy, as well as entering other sub‑sectors within Energy & Infrastructure.

The PFI team is seeking a talented and ambitious Sr. Portfolio Manager (Associate Director), to support the PFI, Underwriting and Portfolio Management team.

• Serves as the point person when underwriting credit transactions for the assigned portfolio and new clients. Recommends capital structure and accumulates all data necessary to perform focused analysis.
• Also, manages approvals for amendments and waivers to credit facilities, as well as monitors the financial performance of portfolio companies.
• Reviews financial statements, projection models, project cash flow models and all other relevant financial and non-financial data to develop a concise focused analytical foundation for a credit decision.
• Prepares thorough credit underwriting identifying industry concerns, market share trends, financial trends and other pertinent underwriting issues to present to the approving Credit Officer.
• Ensures underwriting and structuring decisions reflect commitment to strong asset quality.
• Recommends prudent use of capital and maintains profitability hurdles for portfolio keeping the risk/return balance in mind.
• Obtains and negotiates all necessary documentation including all credit agreements, notes, pledges and collateral, and assures that the documentation correctly reflects rates, terms and special conditions.
• Acts as a value added member of deal teams with loan syndication, origination, and distribution for syndicated credits within the portfolio or for new prospects.
• Proactively assists Relationship Managers in development of marketing presentations and pitch books highlighting product solutions for client needs.
• Identifies potential problem accounts and works to improve the bank's position in undesirable situations.
• Mentors junior professionals.

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: underwriting, credit, or portfolio management in Project Finance and competence in Financial Modeling.

• Strong knowledge of the different power and energy markets in the US including the regulatory environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the Renewable Energy Project Finance industry.
• Experience in back‑leverage transaction, community solar, distributed generation and other project finance assets (gas‑fired power, LNG, transmission).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate banking credits, cash flow analysis, and underwriting guidelines.
• Ability to thoroughly analyze credits on an independent basis and communicate findings in a concise manner.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

(Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay) Yes

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