Project Finance Associate, Renewables & Power

Energy | Renewables & Power | Associate | Houston

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In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients.

When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

About the position:

The Energy – Renewables & Power (“R&P”) team is part of ING Sector Coverage. The R&P team covers power & renewables market in the Americas, with a primary focus on leading project finance lending transactions. The team covers all power generation technologies including natural gas, solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and battery storage.

Responsibilities :

New Deal Origination/Execution Support: Support MDs, Directors and VPs in the R&P Team in the origination of and/or participation in project financings with an emphasis on power project transactions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to onboarding of clients/ borrowers, KYC, preparing presentations, greenlight memos, credit, industry & market analysis and written summaries for new lending transactions, performing due diligence and preparing presentation materials for new financing opportunities, capital structuring or M&A transactions in the power sector, assisting in the maintenance of industry and market intelligence databases.

Requisite Skill Set:

• Strong academic track record with Undergraduate or Masters from top school
• Solid math skills essential; solid statistical skills useful
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be highly detail-oriented and accurate
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint): Must have outstanding Excel skills and be able to build financial debt models very soon after starting.
• Fundamental understanding of GAAP accounting principles and comfort with core financial statements (Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet).
• Fundamental understanding of key financial markets and products.
• Basic understanding of corporate and bankruptcy law.
• Team Player, self-motivated high quality/high quantity producer

Other:

• Writing sample – preferably a credit analysis
• Taking a basic debt modelling test
• References

Qualifications and Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or MathExperience: 4-5 years of relevant project/corporate finance experience ideally in the North American power industryMicrosoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Series 79/63 preferred but not required

Salary: $130,000 – $165,000

In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with working from home, commuting, and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.