US Associate (EIG North America Department)
Summary:
The U.S. Associate program offers an opportunity for recent college graduates interested in finance and investment banking to actively participate in this fast-paced and challenging industry. We provide our U.S. Associates with the tools necessary for professional growth and career advancement.
The U.S. Associate position will be available for a maximum of 2 years. The goal of the U.S. Associate program is to develop the ideal candidate into a full-time position at the end of the two years.
Primary Function:
A US Associate for the portfolio management team that is focused on managing a large and diverse portfolio of project financings covering the North American energy & infrastructure sectors. On a secondary basis, the candidate will also support the business origination teams in their efforts to process credit applications and close financings.
Responsibilities:
· Completing project annual reviews including all the internal worksheets and applications (rating grid, environmental screening, profitability calculation, know your customer forms and other compliance items).
· Assisting in the creation of Power / Infrastructure databases to identify industry trends
· Participating in preparation of special projects / ad hoc analysis.
· Participating in preparation of the credit application including a description of the transaction, presentation of the main features, especially focusing on risk analysis.
· Conducting detailed financial modelling and valuation analyses. Maintain or acquire skills to competently handle financial modelling as assigned.
· Liaising among various internal and external stakeholders including middle and back office, Agent banks and participating banks involved in the ongoing portfolio management of loan transactions.
· Responding to internal requests, including audit, internal control, new activity & product committees, new operational processes committees.
· Supporting KYC / Client on-boarding / Compliance efforts
Qualifications:
- Degree in finance, economics or related field.
- Familiarity with energy and infrastructure projects.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and demonstrated strong excel skills
SPECIAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of the internal organization and systems of the bank.
Essential:
- BA or BS in Finance or related field
- 0 to 2 years of experience
- Financial Modeling
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with energy and industrial projects is not required but a definite plus
VACCINATION POLICY: MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED