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EIG LatAm is the regional platform for the Energy & Infrastructure Group (“EIG”) (within the Energy and Real Assets division (“ERA”) in Latin America. As such, the team covers all sectors for EIG, notably: Power, Infrastructure, Mining and Oil & Gas (midstream and downstream). The team acts in several roles within these sectors, including project finance lead arranging and advisory. Key markets for the team are Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Peru and Colombia. The team is responsible for originating and executing transactions within this platform and actively manages exposures on its books in coordination with the Portfolio Management team. Work is generally conducted by deal teams whose composition change with each transaction, enabling team members to learn from one another and gain experience from a variety of sectors and geographies. We also work closely with other areas of the bank such as Syndications, Derivatives, Project Bonds, M&A and Client Coverage, with the goal of serving our customers with the best solutions and maximising cross-selling within the bank. Main Responsibilities: Originate by taking the lead on marketing efforts, drafting financing proposals / pitch books, researching business opportunities in specific sectors, and performing other commercial duties to report on clients' meetings. Direct involvement in the structuring, execution, closing and distribution of project finance transactions (including advisory mandates occasionally) in Latin America, including but not limited to: assistance in negotiation of term sheets / transaction documents, review and creation of financial models, review of due diligence (in coordination with lawyers, independent engineers, insurance advisor, accounting and tax advisors, and all necessary tasks involved in closing and funding successfully transactions. Lead the internal credit process under the supervision of a transaction director and with the support of more junior team members. The candidate will be responsible for developing a thorough credit application and ensure a smooth review process with credit officers until approval Become familiar with the bank's internal systems and procedures necessary to successfully process and close project finance transactions. Contribute to the integrity and accuracy of the bank's data in our systems. Communicate efficiently and professionally with clients, on all aspects of a transaction during the execution process all the way to funding. In coordination with our Head of Portfolio, support the monitoring of risks and opportunities in the portfolio: assist in negotiating complex waivers, review and sign-off on annual reviews prepared by the more junior team members, identify financing optimization opportunities and maintain dialogue open with the sponsors of the project companies Supervise and coach junior staff in credit analysis and financial modelling. Act as a mentor and role model for junior staff Salary Range: $200k-$240k #LI-DNI Experience Essential: [10-15]+ years within banking industry and/or energy & infrastructure sectors Education Essential: Bachelor's degree Education Desirable: MBA or Masters

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