Associate Director - Climate Capital UK, London
Date: 26 Sep 2024
Location: London, GB, GB
Company: Allied Irish Bank
Role: Associate Director Origination – Climate Capital
Location: St Mary Axe, London with Hybrid Working
This role is being offered on a permanent basis.
- 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?
About the Role:
At AIB, 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 banks loanbook.
This is a unique opportunity for experienced individuals to join this high performing, ambitious team, as we build out our international platform and directly contributing to global climate action goals. We have exciting plans to expand our team at pace.
The candidate will be required to support best in class origination, risk management and deal execution across Climate Capitals growing portfolio
Key Responsibilities for the role Include:
- Write credit papers for new business for consideration by the relevant Credit Authority as well as for annual reviews and transaction amendments
- Manage and play a key role in development of more junior staff members
- 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
- Lead and contribute to determination of risk and deal selection strategy
- Perform financial modelling analysis and run detailed sensitivity analysis.
- Present to Credit Committees regarding new and existing transactions.
- Manage credit reviews and internal audit engagements for the Climate Capital portfolio
- Communicate the impact and key risks and mitigants associated with same
- Make a difference through strategic lending to circular economy and sustainable businesses
What will you bring:
- Relevant 3rd level qualification
- 5+ years' experience within a similar area which could include Banking, Advisory or Industry
- Strong Financial Analysis, Strong credit skills and Proficiency in financial modelling
- A proven awareness of sustainable lending
- Analytical mindset and results focussed
- Team player with strong communication and influencing skills
Life at AIB
At AIB, we have a clear purpose - Empowering people to build a sustainable future. We want to be at the heart of our customers’ financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience. That goes for our employees too. We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank.
We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live. 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. More details on our hybrid working arrangements and expected office attendance for your role will be provided to you during the recruitment process.
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 celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. 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.
If you feel you have what it takes, click apply and fill in the online application form. If you would like more information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@aib.ie
By when? Closing date is 10th October 2024
Disclaimer:
Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.
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