Associate, Credit Officer
A Leading Commercial Finance Firm is seeking a skilled Credit Underwriter to support the origination, structuring, and execution of complex financing transactions across private credit, project finance, and asset-based lending. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse deal types, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and develop expertise across multiple credit segments. You will play a critical role in evaluating new business opportunities, conducting financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with underwriting standards.
Responsibilities
- Originate and underwrite private credit, project finance, and asset-based lending transactions, ensuring alignment with credit policies and risk appetite.
- Prepare and present prescreen and approval memos, including financial analysis, valuation, diligence findings, and obligor ratings to credit committee.
- Lead financial modeling and sensitivity analysis, structuring transactions and coordinating with sponsors, borrowers, agent banks, advisors, and external counsel through diligence and documentation.
- Monitor industry trends and portfolio performance, support onboarding and amendments, and maintain accurate pipeline records in Salesforce.
Requirements
- 3+ years in commercial lending with exposure to private credit, project finance, or asset-based lending; formal credit training preferred.
- Advanced financial statement analysis and cash flow modeling (corporate or project finance); proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling tools.
- Strong understanding of underwriting, structuring, and documentation for complex credit transactions; CFA Level II/III candidate or charterholder a plus.
- Excellent communication, time management, and ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
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