Senior Credit Analyst, Low Carbon Transition
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About the Role
BNP Paribas is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst to manage credit risk for a portfolio of Low Carbon Transition clients. The role involves in-depth financial analysis, credit assessment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
- Perform in depth analysis of borrowers’ financial statements, covenant compliance, and performance metrics
- Analyze quantitative historical data to perform forward looking projections at company and sector level
- Keep stakeholders abreast of sector/market trends and advise on risk management
- Evaluate clients/transactions for risk related changes of counterparty rating, recovery at default, and regulatory facility rating
- Utilize qualitative/quantitative information from various sources for credit analysis
- Actively participate in deal teams to drive credit process for new origination activity
- Maintain reporting related to the assigned portfolio including loan exposure tracking and regulatory requirements
- Interact with other BNPP teams globally to coordinate on client strategy
- Maintain portfolio reporting, including watchlist memos and quarterly monitoring for highly leveraged clients
- Interact with internal and external auditors during loan examinations
- Mentor juniors and contribute to team success
- Participate in client meetings and calls alongside Bankers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
- Minimum of 5 6 years of prior experience in corporate banking (preferably covering Energy in corporate credit management with M&A/LBO prior experience) and/or at rating agencies covering sector companies
- Fluency in English
- Strong financial statement analysis and robust fundamental corporate credit analysis skills
- Solid understanding of banking products, loan structures and credit agreements
- Advanced financial modeling and projection skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Word and Excel
- Highly organized, motivated and hard working
- Ability to confidently operate independently and to constructively interact with more experienced stakeholders
- Team work and 'can do' attitude
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The position at a glance
- Corporate Credit Management supports approximately 800 corporate clients across North America
- Team ensures effective coverage, monitoring, and execution of all counterparty risk requests for the Corporate platform
- Client portfolio spans investment grade, high yield, and LBO groups
In detail
- In depth analysis of borrowers’ financial statements, covenant compliance, and performance metrics
- Analyze high levels of quantitative historical data to perform forward looking projections
- Keep key stakeholders abreast of sector/market and industry trends and advise on risk management
- Evaluate clients/transactions for risk related changes of counterparty rating, recovery at default, and regulatory facility rating
- Utilize qualitative/quantitative information from various sources
- Actively participate in deal teams to drive credit process for new origination activity
- Maintain reporting related to the assigned portfolio including loan exposure tracking and regulatory requirements
- Act as a team player supporting and working with other team members
- Interact with other BNPP teams in EMEA, LATAM and APAC to coordinate on client strategy
- Maintain portfolio reporting, including watchlist memos and quarterly monitoring for highly leveraged clients
- Interact with internal and external auditors during loan examinations
- Mentor juniors and be a team player
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
- Minimum of 5 6 years of prior experience in corporate banking (preferably covering Energy in corporate credit management with M&A/LBO prior experience) and/or at rating agencies covering sector companies
- Fluency in English
- Strong financial statement analysis and robust fundamental corporate credit analysis skills
- Solid understanding of banking products, loan structures and credit agreements
- Advanced financial modeling and projection skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Word and Excel
- Highly organized, motivated and hard working
- Ability to confidently operate independently and to constructively interact with more experienced stakeholders
- Team work and 'can do' attitude
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Finance and/or MBA
- CFA designation or candidacy
- Completion of formal credit training courses
- Knowledge of Energy sector: regulated utilities, independent power producers and Oil & Gas players
- Project Finance experience in modelling and structuring
What’s In It For You
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible benefits including family and spouse insurance program
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Paid days for volunteering
- Hybrid work arrangements (in office minimum 3 days per week, one of which must be Monday or Friday)
- Excellent training and personal development programs
- Opportunities for career development within the company and internationally
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