Role: Associate Origination – Energy, Climate Action and Infrastructure

Location: Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 with Hybrid Working

This role is being offered on a permanent basis.

• Do you want to build a career that is fighting against climate change?
• Do you want to play a role in decarbonising our energy and infrastructure, fund a more circular, less wasteful economy and help support key social projects?

About the Role:

Energy, Climate Action and Infrastructure (ECAI)’s focus is supporting projects and companies with these key aspects across Ireland, the UK, Europe and the US. We are an ambitious, fast growing team, who are seeking likeminded individuals to join us as we build out our international platform.

The Energy, Climate Action and Infrastructure team was established 5 years ago and is the fastest growing area of the Bank. This is a unique opportunity for experienced individuals to join this ambitious, high performing team. The primary goal of the team is to invest in large scale renewables and infrastructure projects which directly contribute to global climate action goals. The candidate will be required to support best in class origination, risk management and deal execution across ECAI’s growing portfolio This is a key growth area within AIB and the Irish economy.

Key Responsibilities for the role Include:

• Write credit papers for new business for consideration by the relevant Credit Authority as well as for annual reviews and transaction amendments
• Manage and help develop more junior staff members
• Enhance relationships with new and existing customers with good communication and customer focus
• Form an integral part of the risk management culture in AIB and adherence to codes of conduct, laws and regulation
• Contribute in determination of risk and deal selection strategy
• Perform financial modelling analysis and run detailed sensitivity analysis.
• Support credit reviews and internal audit engagements for the ECAI portfolio
• Communicate the impact and key risks and mitigants associated with same
• Make a difference through strategic lending to circular economy and sustainable businesses

What will you bring:

• Relevant 3rd level qualification
• 3+ years' experience within a similar area which could include Banking, Advisory or Industry
• Strong Financial Analysis, Strong credit skills and Proficiency in financial modelling
• A proven awareness of sustainable lending
• Analytical mindset and results focussed
• Team player with strong communication and influencing skills

Life at AIB

At AIB, we have a clear purpose - to back our customers to achieve their dreams and ambitions. We want to be at the heart of our customers’ financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience. That goes for our employees too.

We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank.

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live. Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements. More details on our hybrid working arrangements and expected office attendance for your role will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie.

If you feel you have what it takes, click apply and fill in the online application form. If you would like more information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@aib.ie

By when? Closing date is 1st November 2023

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.