Senior Associate- Origination, Climate & Infrastructure Capital, Dublin

Location:  Molesworth St, Dublin 2. 

• Do you want to build a career that is fighting against climate change? 

• Do you want to play a role in decarbonising our energy and infrastructure, fund a more circular, less wasteful economy and help support key social projects? 

• Do you want to part of and enable a high performing team to do just that? 

What is the Role:

At AIB, we have a clear purpose – empowering people to build a sustainable future. We’re making a difference to how businesses contribute to climate action. We’re aiming to make 70 percent of our lending green or transition by 2030 and we’ve set up a €30 billion climate action fund.  

Our Climate Capital segment is central to the delivery of these ambitious targets, investing in large scale renewables and infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America. This is the fastest growing area of the bank’s loan book. 

This is a unique opportunity for experienced individuals to join this high performing, ambitious team, as we build out our international platform and directly contribute to global climate action goals. We have exciting plans to expand our team at pace. 

You will be required to support best in class origination, risk management and deal execution across Climate Capitals growing portfolio.

Key accountabilities;

• Analyse new business transactions from a technical, credit and suitability perspective
• Perform financial modelling analysis and run detailed sensitivity analysis
• Write credit papers for new business for consideration by the relevant Credit Authority as well as for annual reviews and transaction amendments
• Enhance relationships with new and existing customers with good communication and customer focus
• Form an integral part of the risk management culture in AIB and adherence to codes of conduct, laws and regulation
• Contribute in determination of risk and deal selection strategy
• Contribute to ongoing Credit Risk model development
• Support credit reviews and internal audit engagements for the Climate Capital portfolio
• Manage and help develop more junior staff members
• Communicate the impact and key risks and mitigants associated with same
• Make a difference through strategic lending to circular economy and sustainable businesses

What you Will Bring ;

1. Relevant 3rd level qualification with 3+ years' experience within a similar area which could include Banking, Advisory or Industry
2. Strong Financial Analysis, Strong credit skills and Proficiency in financial modelling
3. A proven awareness of sustainable lending and an analytical and results focussed mindset
4. Team player with strong communication and influencing skills
5. Knowledge and experience of the development and business application of credit risk modules utilised for the calculation of regulatory capital or ECL would be beneficial

What We Offer:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

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Key Capabilities

• Drives Progress
• Collaborates
• Ensures Accountability
• Structured Finance
• Industry & Competitor Knowledge
• Credit Risk Analysis

If you require any support with the Recruitment process, please contact the recruiter Noelle at Careers@aib.ie.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie

Closing date for applications: 20th January 2026