VP, Credit Analyst Natural Resources

It's an ideal fit for a credit-trained institutional banking professional with 7+ years of experience who brings deep project finance and renewable energy expertise, strong financial modeling skills, and the confidence to provide independent challenge to business stakeholders in a fast-paced, globally connected environment. This Manager-level credit risk opportunity sits within the Institutional Banking & Markets Credit Risk function of a well-established global financial institution, offering independent credit oversight across a diversified portfolio with a primary focus on Energy, Commodities & Sustainability alongside broader corporate lending.

Title: VP, Credit Analyst Natural Resources

Office Status: Hybrid New York, NY

Base Salary: $150k $200k + Bonus

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Manager-level credit risk opportunity sits within the Institutional Banking & Markets Credit Risk function of a well-established global financial institution, offering independent credit oversight across a diversified portfolio with a primary focus on Energy, Commodities & Sustainability alongside broader corporate lending. The role combines rigorous credit analysis spanning project finance, corporate lending, and complex structured transactions with active portfolio monitoring, stakeholder challenge, and cross-functional collaboration across Risk, Front Office, Product, Legal, and global teams in Australia and Europe. It's an ideal fit for a credit-trained institutional banking professional with 7+ years of experience who brings deep project finance and renewable energy expertise, strong financial modeling skills, and the confidence to provide independent challenge to business stakeholders in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct detailed credit analysis and prepare high-quality credit recommendations for complex project finance and corporate lending transactions including syndicated and bilateral facilities
• Assess financial, commercial, legal, and structural risks by analyzing borrower creditworthiness, cash flow forecasts, security structures, and recovery outcomes across energy, commodities, sustainability, and diversified corporate portfolios
• Partner with Relationship Managers and Product teams to develop robust credit proposals including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and stress testing
• Monitor an assigned portfolio through interim and annual reviews;assess covenant compliance, industry trends, portfolio performance, and emerging risks proactively
• Provide independent challenge to business stakeholders ensuring transactions align with the institution's risk appetite, credit policies, and regulatory requirements
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Risk, Front Office, Product, Legal, and global teams to support informed and timely credit decisions across time zones
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of credit risk frameworks, analytical methodologies, policies, and reporting processes
• Evaluate transactions across a diverse portfolio with a strong focus on renewable energy and infrastructure alongside multinational corporate clients across multiple sectors