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HASI · 4 months ago

Credit Manager

New York, New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$145K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

HASI is an investor in sustainable infrastructure assets focused on advancing the energy transition. They are seeking a Credit Manager to work within the Investment Group on the Credit Team, where the individual will originate, structure, negotiate, and manage investments primarily in energy efficiency projects while collaborating with various teams across the organization.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead transactions through the entire lifecycle with guidance from the transaction Director, from initial qualification and bidding to conversion and due diligence, and ultimately through the documentation and closing process

Be the team member that advances transactions and workstreams through the transaction cycle

Lead the initial transaction assessment within the parameters of the Credit Team’s investment goals and communicate with the team’s Director and Managing Director to determine an investment recommendation

Develop and implement a work plan to pursue the transaction and obtain a mandate from the client

Lead and oversee the due diligence processes for investments including analyzing terms in underlying project agreements such as service contracts, construction agreements, and financing agreements

Oversee the credit analysis on transaction counterparties and incorporate findings into transaction structure and documentation recommendations

Oversee a transaction execution plan in collaboration with team members that includes developing key action steps, collaborating with cross-functional teams (legal, accounting, and transaction management), and delegating tasks among team members

Be the point person on communications with external stakeholders including clients, transaction counsel, and leverage partners

Communicate feedback with deal team and collaborate to develop and implement appropriate structuring and documentation steps

Support the process of identifying and executing with leverage partners for transactions, including assisting in negotiation of documents, facilitating due diligence requests, supporting the closing process, and overseeing the financial model

Work closely with the Director to understand leverage parameters when initially qualifying transactions and developing transaction structures and documentation

Work closely with the members of the Portfolio Management team to provide transaction expertise to assist in commercial decision making relating to post closing activities

Support the servicing of assets including modifications and consents and facilitate communication with clients and leverage partners

Collaborate with the Risk Management team to communicate the risk considerations and associated mitigants for both specific transactions and broadly for the portfolio

Qualification

Asset-based lendingStructured financeFinancial modelingSecuritization marketsEnergy infrastructureInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Proven experience in asset-based lending, structured finance, and/or securitization markets with a clear understanding of associated documentation, transaction structures, and overall execution

Mastery of MS Excel financial modeling with demonstrable experience working with debt and project finance models, and ability to manipulate and refine models on short timelines

Process oriented with ability to develop goal-oriented tasks and drive a project forward as a transaction lead

Ability to keep track of multiple tasks and workstreams with high attention to detail and clear sense of responsibilities within a team dynamic

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to distill and communicate information to team members as well as lead conversations with a variety of external stakeholders

Dependable and reliable, excellent at taking initiative and being productive without supervision, and being a supportive team member

Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution

At least 5 years of experience in asset-based lending, structured finance and/or securitization