Santander Bank, N.A. · 3 hours ago
Executive Director, Energy and Infrastructure Corporates - Underwriting & Portfolio Management - New York
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $235K/yr
9+ years expSantander Bank, N.A. is a global leader in financial services, evolving into a technology-driven organization. The Executive Director is responsible for underwriting, structuring, and portfolio management of infrastructure and energy corporate transactions, focusing on renewable and energy transition-related sectors.
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Responsibilities
Lead underwriting, structuring, and approval of new transactions, amendments, extensions, upsizes, refinancings, and annual reviews
Develop clear, judgment-driven credit recommendations articulating key risks, mitigants, and structural protections
Serve as the primary credit owner, accountable for analytical integrity and completeness throughout the deal lifecycle
Partner with Coverage to shape transactions and credit narratives that are commercially effective and risk-appropriate
Own and validate transaction financial models, including base, downside, sensitivities, and structural mechanics
Translate operating and commercial drivers into financial and credit outcomes that support decision-making
Personally review, challenge, and modify models as needed; step in directly where required to ensure quality and delivery
Coach and develop junior team members in modeling and analytical approach
Manage credit risk post-close through performance monitoring and proactive issue identification
Communicate portfolio trends and emerging risks clearly to senior management
Act as a trusted counterpart to the 2nd Line of Defense, presenting balanced and transparent credit views
Own execution timelines and deliverables; ensure work is completed to standard and on time
Lead by example as a senior team member, driving accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
9–12 years of experience in credit underwriting, structuring, financial analysis, and portfolio management
Experience with sponsor-driven transactions and complex corporate credit structures
Prior experience as a primary credit owner for approvals
Strong understanding of corporate credit fundamentals, regulatory considerations, and risk frameworks
Hands-on financial modeling capability with ability to independently manage complex models
Ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear, impactful credit narratives
Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with Coverage and Risk
High level of ownership, judgment, and execution discipline
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial modeling tools
Preferred
MBA and/or CFA Charter
Exposure to infrastructure and/or energy-related credits strongly preferred
Company
Santander Bank, N.A.
At Santander Bank, it’s our mission to help people and businesses prosper.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$75MKey Investors
Wind Turbine & Energy Cables
2020-01-22Debt Financing· $75M
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