Business Overview:
ERI (Energy, Resources, & Infrastructure) combines in one group the expertise across infra & energy with a strong focus on Low Carbon (including Renewables), Digital Infra and Sustainable segments. ERI’s mission is to be a market leader in the Americas and a solution provider for value-added structured debt advice and transaction execution. ERI focuses on various transaction types in those sectors, including green-field or brownfield developments, refinancing and acquisitions for single assets or portfolio of assets.
ERI advises, arranges and/or structures loans, project bonds or multilateral financings that are suitable to client activities in sectors as diverse as renewable & other Low Carbon; & transmission lines; Digital Infra ; selected thermal power and energy infrastructure ; and other infrastructure projects, (including subways & electric bus fleet, Water and selected other Infra, etc.) with an eye to the low carbon, sustainable, digital and/or other socio-economical impact. ERI primarily benefits from longstanding involvement and experience in both advisory and arranging, enabling the team to structure complex limited-recourse or other financings through a combination of various funding outlets - such as debt capital markets, commercial banks, multilateral or development agencies, export credit, etc.
ERI’s primary revenue sources are fees (advisory, structuring, underwriting and upfront) and margin revenues. The team also provides BNPP with cross-sell opportunities focused on Global Markets, M&A, Export Finance and Commodity Trading with whom it regularly executes joint assignments
, M&A, Export Finance and Commodity Trading with whom it regularly executes joint assignments
Candidate Success Factors:
Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:
- Results and Impact
- Able to influence peers and team.
- Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
- Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work.
- Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
- Leadership and Collaboration:
- Creates trust with colleagues.
- Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
- Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus:
- Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
- Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
- Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level.
- Compliance Culture and Conduct:
- Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
- Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.
Responsibilities:
As a Junior VP / Senior Associate in ERI for the Americas with a particular focus on Latin America, responsibilities include leading:
- Execution & origination of project & structured finance deals in the Americas with a particular focus on Latin America infra & energy
- Project and financing documentation & closing process, interfacing with counsels and negotiating deal points and legal documentation with clients
- Oversee junior resources and provide guidance / supervise all financing efforts (particularly with a focus on long-term cash flow models that take into account various commodity, hedging and operating assumptions to ascertain project values and appropriate debt levels)
- Manage small deal teams and take ownership/responsibility for internal and external transaction processes
- Coordinate and oversee work on project due diligence liaising with consultants (legal, technical, environmental, insurance, tax, etc)
- Structuring and Advice on best structures and products to achieve the clients’ goals
- Use of the full resources of the Bank to bring to bear the best solutions and structures for the client
- Structuring & closing of bank, project bond, private placement and/or Multilateral A/B financings.
- Execution of lead arranged (bond or bank) or advisory limited recourse or structured financings
- Work with Coverage, Syndications, Global Markets (debt capital market & derivatives), M&A, etc.
- Prepare credit proposals that include sound credit and risk analysis
- Marketing to potential clients (pitches, proposals and presentations)
- Execution and supervision of credit approvals and due diligence process
- Ability to perform the above-mentioned tasks and deliverables in both English and Spanish
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field of study
- Senior Associate level with Project Finance and/or Structured Finance deal execution experience at a major financial institution, corporation or rating agency (including client and documentation negotiation, credit applications, modeling & due diligence).
- Energy and/or Infrastructure sector knowledge
- Communication and presentation skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to work well with multiple teams across product and geographical lines
- Ability to train and manage Junior Staff
- Strong credit, financial analysis, quantitative, and modelling skills
- Organizational skills (including the ability to handle or coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines)
- Strong ethics & integrity
- Solution-driven, proactive and innovative. Eagerness to learn and take on more responsibilities
- Fluency in both English and Spanish required
- Cultural and business knowledge of the US and Latam
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master Degree
- Experience as Execution Team Leader on Project finance deals
- Knowledge of Portuguese
FINRA Registrations Required:
CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required):
SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:
While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $165,000 to $235,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.
In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.
About BNP Paribas:
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.
As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose - to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential.
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