An exciting opportunity to join the J.P. Morgan Project Finance and Infrastructure Credit Risk team and work on a wide variety of client types spanning multiple industries and exercise analytical skills to assess the risks in highly structured project financings and infrastructure transactions.
Project Finance & Infra- CIB - Analyst
Job Responsibilities
- Interface closely with business teams to develop diligence questions by reviewing contracts, forecasts/budgets, financial statements, construction reports, operating reports, etc. Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand and identify risks and recommend loan structures which sufficiently protects JPM's interests in various structured transactions
- Build and maintain financial models to incorporate the impact of forward-looking risk assessment on key drivers
- Support execution of transactions, reviewing/structuring of finance and commercial contracts, making recommendations as to appropriate capital structure, exposure levels and risk grading
- Apply corporate finance and accounting expertise to prepare credit memorandums, take ownership of credit approvals and booking processes
- Perform portfolio management activities including analyzing amendment and waiver requests, periodic credit reviews, ongoing counterparty and industry credit analysis, monitoring of trading limits and appropriate credit ratings and negotiating documentation revisions, etc.
- Staying current on all aspects of assigned clients, including industry trends, portfolio performance, compliance with covenants, current events and news, potential risks and opportunities
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Master's Degree , preferably in accounting, finance, economics, engineering or related field
- Professional work experience in financial services or consulting preferred. Prior experience, credit/counterparty risk in infrastructure or Project Finance will be viewed favorably
- Strong financial modeling skills and familiarity with financial statements (including ability to analyze capital structure, profitability, project build costs and cash flow)
- Understanding of front office processes, Credit Risk management and commercial requirements.
- Self-motivated individual who can work independently whilst being able to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to learn quickly with a high level of attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Good commercial acumen to balance risks and opportunities with an ability to build rapport and influence change. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex information in a clear and organized manner
- Candidates must be highly proficient in Excel (including analysis/control of large datasets), PowerPoint, and Word
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