Senior Associate - Debt Asset Management Infra & Energy

The firm have an international footprint and manage debt and equity portfolios across a range of industries. The key purpose for this role is as follows; 

• Provide credit risk related services including, as required, monitoring and recommendation for action for a Portfolio of positions (and potential future 3rd party portfolios) in a timely manner, meeting deliverables under the SLAs in time/format/quality agreed to allow asset owners the assessment of their risk position and making informed decisions.
• Working as part of wider teams and within the firm to support the surveillance and reporting of portfolio transactions as well as new business initiatives.
• Continuously monitor the development of individual portfolio transactions, perform Market/Sector research and analysis and inform management as well as client of any material developments on a portfolio of (mostly) performing loans
• Regular (at least annual) analysis of key risks including financial risk, operational risk, off- taker/supplier/ guarantor risk, country/regulatory risk and market risk (as applicable)
• Preparation of robust and concise internal credit papers (credit review, waivers/amendments) according to agreed formats and in a timely manner for review by line manager to obtain relevant client approvals during loan life
• Work with line manager and responsible people to ensure a smooth credit process
• Ability to manage workflows proactively and independently
• Review/update of cash flow models (incl. base case and downside/stress case scenarios) to assess future performance and risks
• Prepare internal ratings in accordance with applicable guidelines, and where relevant, preparation of client off colour and watch-list reports discussing trends, remedies, progress, future loan amendments and provide advice regarding possible exit strategies, where applicable
• Analyse, evaluate and comment on drawdown requests and transaction related financial, technical and legal reporting provided by borrowers and/or advisors as applicable
• Ensure timely covenant tracking with adequate recording in relevant system

The Candidate

• Must have established previous working experience with a proven track record in a related credit / risk/asset management environment involving infrastructure and energy project finance.
• Good understanding of project- and corporate-finance with a solid background in and knowledge of credit risk drivers and risks inherent in the respective borrower industry sectors
• Solid analytical and technical skills and ability to understand complex loan documentation and financing structures and ability to convey technical (modelling) concepts to both technical practitioners and third parties.
• Comfortable in a client facing role and ability to confidently present recommendations up to credit committee level as well as investors
• Ability to represent the firm and its clients and articulate, negotiate and implement decisions, strategies and documentation
• Good organisational and time management skills, a hands-on approach and attention to detail are necessary
• Good writing skills producing robust, concise and insightful decision papers
• Team player with ability to work in a multicultural and international environment
• Must be able to adapt quickly and efficiently to changing business and client requirements
• Ability to work independently and to client deliverables deadlines
• High level of familiarity of MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint and/or other data processing and analysis tools