Underwriter III-Energy

Overview:
First Citizens leverages its deep industry knowledge and expertise to offer comprehensive financing solutions for renewable and conventional power generation. The unit manages a large, diverse portfolio that includes investments in all asset classes across the energy sector. In H1 2023, the group was ranked #4 in US Power and Energy Project Finance by Power Finance & Risk, a top publication covering the energy project finance industry.

This position supports the Energy team at an advanced level through underwriting, analysis, and structuring recommendations for energy portfolios. Identifies, gathers, and reviews financial information to determine borrower risk ratings and appropriate loan structuring. Assesses and communicates risks within new and existing energy accounts. Provides service and support for both associates and clients, assisting in customer calls and may assist in identifying cross-sales opportunities to facilitate lending activities.

Responsibilities:
Work closely with relationship managers and senior underwriters to prepare and structure proposals for new business opportunities

Help support the internal credit approval process with the review, preparation and presentation of credit approval materials

Support the due diligence process to review loan documentation, third party reporting, and participate in related discussions with the sponsor/borrower

Help coordinate closing process with capital markets, legal, treasury, middle office

Mentor the growth and development of analyst staff

The base pay for this position is relative to your experience, but the range is generally $110,000 to $125,000 per year. This position is eligible for variable compensation, which may be in the form of incentive, bonus, or commission pay. First Citizens offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits program which you can review here: .

Qualifications:
RequiredBachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Commercial Lending or Credit Analysis, financial statement spreading, preparation of projections, and trailing twelve month analysis. OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Commercial Lending or Credit Analysis, financial statement spreading, preparation of projections, and trailing twelve month analysis. 

PreferredBachelors Degree in Business, Finance, EconomicsPreferred Area of Experience: Finance, BankingSkill(s): Completion of a formal credit training program2+ years project and corporate finance experience with a focus on energy and infrastructure assets including renewables, gas-fired power plants and clean techAbility to analyze cash flow models and develop own sensitivities; strong Excel skillsStrong communication and writing skillsAbility to lead and train junior staffSelf-starter with ability to multi-task

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