At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead credit assessments and manage risk for complex corporate finance transactions.
- Company: Dynamic firm specialising in infrastructure and project finance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to build strong relationships across various teams and enhance your expertise.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in finance or related field with 7+ years in credit risk or project finance.
The predicted salary is between 146250 - 178750 $ per year.
This role will be responsible for assessing, structuring and managing credit risk across a portfolio of complex corporate finance transactions. The role will have exposure to a broad range of infrastructure and project finance transactions, including energy, renewables, utilities, transport, telecommunications, resources and other major infrastructure assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead detailed credit assessments of new and existing corporate finance transactions, including financial, commercial, operational and counterparty risk analysis.
- Analyse project structures, cash flows, debt service capacity, financial models, security packages, contractual arrangements and downside scenarios.
- Provide independent credit risk input into the structuring and negotiation of corporate finance transactions from origination through to financial close.
- Manage and monitor credit risk across an allocated portfolio.
- Prepare high-quality credit papers and recommendations for senior credit committees and delegated approval authorities.
- Ensure adherence to credit policies, risk appetite, regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks.
- Build strong relationships with origination, relationship management, legal, treasury, portfolio management and broader risk teams.
Suitable candidates will possess:
- Degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, business or a related discipline.
- Typically 7+ years' experience in credit risk, project finance, infrastructure finance, investment banking or a related field.
- Experience assessing or executing complex financing transactions involving infrastructure, energy, renewables, resources, transport, utilities or other capital-intensive projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex credit issues clearly to senior stakeholders and credit committees.
Associate Director – Credit Risk, Corporate Finance in Sydney employer: JS Careers Pty
As a leading Australian financial institution, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and career advancement. Located in the vibrant city of Sydney, our team enjoys a perfect blend of work-life balance and access to a thriving financial hub, making it an ideal place for passionate professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the insurance sector.
