Climate & Infrastructure Capital, Origination

At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Role:
Associate Director, Origination (UK)
Location/Office Policy:  Office Centric and office base SMA London.

Do you want to build a career that is fighting against climate change?

Do you want to play a role in decarbonising our energy and infrastructure, fund a more circular, less wasteful economy and help support key social projects?

Do you want to part of and enable a high performing team to do just that?

What is the Role:

At AIB, we have a clear purpose – empowering people to build a sustainable future. We’re making a difference to how businesses contribute to climate action. We’re aiming to make 70 percent of our lending green or transition by 2030 and we’ve set up a 30 billion climate action fund.  Our Climate & Infrastructure Capital segment is central to the delivery of these ambitious targets, investing in large scale renewables and infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America.

This is a unique opportunity for experienced individuals to join this high performing, ambitious team, as we build out our international platform and directly contribute to global climate action goals.

You will be required to support best in class origination, risk management and deal execution across Climate & Infrastructure Capitals growing portfolio.

Key Accountabilities:

Work closely with Origination Directors to develop new and enhance existing customer relationships through good communication and customer focus

Lead on the analysis of new business transactions from a technical, credit and suitability perspective

Perform and review financial modelling analysis and run detailed sensitivity analysis

Lead the credit review process for new business for consideration by the relevant Credit Authority as well as for annual reviews and transaction amendments

Develop and maintain effective relationships with other parts of AIB, including Treasury and Corporate Legal, as well as industry contacts, lenders and legal counsel

Form an integral part of the risk management culture in AIB and adherence to codes of conduct, laws and regulation

Contribute in determination of risk and deal selection strategy

Contribute to ongoing Credit Risk model development

Support credit reviews and internal audit engagements for the Climate & Infrastructure Capital portfolio

Manage transactions and help develop more junior staff members

Communicate the impact and key risks and mitigants associated with same

Make a difference through strategic lending to circular economy and sustainable businesses

What you Will Bring:

Relevant 3rd level qualification and 5+ years' experience within a similar area which could include Banking, Advisory or Industry. A professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA) would be an advantage.

Strong Financial Analysis, Strong credit skills and Proficiency in financial modellingA proven awareness of sustainable lending and a self-motivated, analytical and results focussed mindset

Team player with strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills

Why Work For AIB:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;
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