Associate, Sector-Based and Specialized Lending - Energy

About the role

This is a lending professional role within the front office. As a team member, you will carry primary responsibility for some of the key processes related to lending transactions, along with assisting a team of bankers that execute new lending transactions and work closely with the client relationship managers - Directors and Managing Directors - and sector experts to originate new lending transactions. In this role, you will be responsible for executing new business with an emphasis on Renewables & Power and New Energies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the origination efforts of ING’s sector bankers;
• Participate in initial deal screening/selection and risk analysis;
• Perform due diligence and lead the internal credit approval on transactions;
• Reviewing financing documents and material project agreements and validating key terms & conditions;
• Building, reviewing, and maintaining transaction and internal risk rating and return models;
• Interfacing with risk, loan operations, treasury, legal teams, clients and co-lenders to coordinate loan closings;
• Capital structuring for transactions in the energy sector;
• Staying current on organizational operating policies and procedures (i.e. Risk, Legal, etc.) to ensure appropriate protocols are implemented and followed and facilitate these accordingly;
• Coach and mentor junior team members to build their technical skills and market knowledge.

Qualifications and Competencies

• 3+ years of relevant project/corporate finance experience ideally in the North American renewables and power market, including debt and equity financing structures;
• Familiarity with project finance structures, including potentially construction, operating, warehouse, holdco, tax equity, or other sector-specific structures;
• Understanding of GAAP accounting / core financial statements;
• Strong financial and credit analysis capabilities with ability to independently work on transactions;
• Strong financial modeling skills;
• Excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills; detail-oriented and accurate;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities, that involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting strict deadlines;
• Committed and dedicated team player, self-motivated, strong execution skills with high standards for quality, accuracy, and timeliness;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Other

• Deal credentials including bank and individual role and responsibilities;
• Case study;
• Modeling test;
• References.

Pay

$130,000 - $175,000

Schedule

ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.

Benefits

In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with commuting and fitness.