Associate | Energy | Project Finance | Coverage Banking | London
A leading international bank is looking to hire an Associate to join its Energy Coverage team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a broad range of clients across the energy sector, supporting financing and advisory solutions for both established energy businesses and the global energy transition.
The team provides strategic coverage to corporate clients across renewables, power, conventional energy, and emerging technologies, partnering closely with product specialists across lending, capital markets, treasury, trade finance, and risk management solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the management and development of relationships with energy sector clients across the UK and internationally.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, coordinating the delivery of banking solutions across multiple product areas.
- Identify and execute financing opportunities, working across lending, capital markets, treasury, and transaction banking products.
- Develop expertise across key energy subsectors, including renewable energy, conventional power, hydrogen, carbon capture (CCUS), battery storage, and broader energy transition technologies.
- Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders including Product, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to drive transaction execution.
- Assist with portfolio management activities and ongoing client maintenance requirements.
- Manage KYC, onboarding, and regulatory processes, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
- Contribute market intelligence and sector insights to support client engagement and business development initiatives.
Candidate Profile
- 2-3 years of experience in a front-office banking, corporate banking, project finance, structured finance, investment banking, or related financial services role.
- Exposure to the energy, power, infrastructure, or natural resources sectors is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of corporate banking products and financing solutions.
- Familiarity with client onboarding, KYC, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.
- Clear and confident communication skills with a client-focused mindset.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record (minimum 2:1 or equivalent).
- Master's degree or additional professional qualifications are advantageous but not required.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to join a market-leading energy banking platform.
- Exposure to a broad range of financing products and complex transactions.
- Work with leading energy companies, infrastructure sponsors, and emerging energy transition businesses.
- Collaborative international environment with significant career development opportunities.
- Strong deal flow across both traditional energy and sustainable infrastructure sectors.
Associate | Energy | Project Finance | Coverage Banking | London employer: Selby Jennings
Selby Jennings is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that encourages professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the finance technology sector.
