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VP Project Finance Credit Officer

New York, New York Permanent $165,000 - $240,000 per year View Job Description
A leading financial institution is seeking a Vice President to join its Project Finance Credit team within the 2LoD. This role focuses on independent credit oversight, partnering closely with front-office teams to evaluate, structure, and approve complex financings. The position offers exposure across renewable energy, infrastructure, trade commodity finance, and data center transactions.
  • Lead credit oversight for complex project finance deals
  • Partner with deal teams on structuring across key sectors

About Our Client

Large European bank based in Midtown.

Job Description

  • Provide independent credit analysis and risk assessment on new transactions, amendments, and refinancings
  • Collaborate with origination and structuring teams to shape deal frameworks while maintaining appropriate risk discipline
  • Review financial models, sensitivity analyses, and key transaction documentation
  • Evaluate risk across construction, operational, market, counterparty, and regulatory dimensions
  • Present credit recommendations to senior credit committees with clear rationale and risk mitigation strategies
  • Monitor portfolio performance, including ongoing credit reviews, covenant compliance, and stress testing
  • Ensure alignment with internal risk policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices
  • Support the development and enhancement of credit policies, frameworks, and procedures



Sector Coverage

  • Renewable Energy (wind, solar, battery storage)
  • Infrastructure (transport, social infrastructure, utilities)
  • Trade Commodity Finance & Sustainability Finance
  • Data Centers



The Successful Applicant

  • Significant experience in project finance credit, structured finance, or related risk roles
  • Strong understanding of project finance structures, documentation, and risk allocation principles
  • Proven ability to assess complex financial models and transaction structures
  • Experience within a banking environment or credit risk function preferred (2LoD experience advantageous)
  • Knowledge of infrastructure and energy markets, including evolving trends in renewables and digital assets
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present to senior committees



Skills & Attributes

  • Analytical and detail-oriented with sound risk judgement
  • Commercially aware, with the ability to balance growth and risk considerations
  • Collaborative mindset, comfortable working alongside front-office teams
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $240,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in the financial services industry.
  • Collaborative and professional work environment.
  • Hybrid work schedule.
  • Support for career growth and professional development.
Contact
Lauren VanManen
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6993642

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
New York
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren VanManen
Job reference
JN-042026-6993642

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