Director Specialized Finance & Project Credit Risk Officer

Title: Director Specialized Finance & Project Credit Risk Officer

Office Status: Hybrid New York, NY

Base Salary: $200k - $250k + Bonus

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Director-level Credit Risk opportunity within the Specialized Finance function of a well-established global financial institution, focused on evaluating and managing credit risk across a diverse portfolio of specialized finance transactions spanning infrastructure, renewable energy, and digital development projects. The role sits at the intersection of financial sponsor strategy and project finance credit risk offering meaningful involvement in large-scale transaction assessment, due diligence leadership, and risk mitigation strategy development. It's an ideal fit for a seasoned specialized finance credit professional with 10+ years of experience who combines deep expertise in project finance structures, financial modeling, and sponsor-backed transactions with the ability to engage senior management, risk committees, and external stakeholders at the highest level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive credit risk assessments for specialized finance transactions including detailed analysis of financial models, project viability, creditworthiness, and structural risk factors across infrastructure, renewable energy, and digital development sectors
• Lead due diligence efforts to evaluate project risks and mitigate potential issues;coordinate with legal, technical, environmental, and other expert stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies to protect the institution's interests while supporting successful project outcomes
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including project sponsors, lenders, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment across all aspects of transaction execution
• Prepare detailed risk reports, presentations, and credit views for senior management and Risk Management Committee
• Stay current on market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to inform risk assessment and decision-making across the specialized finance portfolio
• Identify, implement, and support streamlining and simplification initiatives across the credit risk function both locally and globally