Credit Officer - Project Finance - AVP (Greater London)

Role: Project Finance – AVP Level: VP Location: London (City) with Flexible Working Start Date: ASAP Essential Skills: Experience with Project Finance transactions and deals. Are you an experienced Credit Risk professional with an understanding of Project Finance ? Our client, a prestigious Global Banking Group, is seeking a talented Credit Risk Officer to join their 2nd line of defense. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing a significant portfolio and influencing critical decisions within a leading Project Finance institution. In this impactful role, you will: Perform thorough risk assessments for new business opportunities, increased lending requests, amendments to existing terms, credit reviews, and restructuring proposals. Critically evaluate and challenge submissions from the front office to ensure robust credit decision-making. Prepare clear, concise, and insightful credit papers, presenting well-reasoned recommendations to credit approvers. Take proactive ownership of a portfolio of clients, closely monitoring credit risk trends across individual obligors and relevant industry sub-sectors. Act swiftly to identify and escalate emerging credit concerns or deteriorating positions, contributing to early risk mitigation. What you bring to the table: Extensive experience of 4 years +, in project finance credits across a variety of sectors, ideally with exposure to multiple credit cycles. Exceptional numerical and financial analysis skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex and dynamic information from diverse sources. Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing financial models and conducting sensitivity analysis. Strong working knowledge of capital markets products, derivatives (including ISDA), and other relevant trading agreements. Outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and command respect across all levels of the organization. A proven ability to independently solve complex problems and provide leadership during discussions and negotiations with the front office. Experience in contributing to the strategic direction of the business and effectively implementing change, demonstrating a passion for excellence.