Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
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Working Flexibly
We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers' and clients' needs. Whether you have family commitments or you're a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility, then please discuss this with the hiring manager, and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs.
About Corporate and Investment Bank Sustainable Finance Sustainable Finance is a rapidly growing field that focuses on integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into financial decision making with the aim of promoting long-term sustainable development and mitigating the negative impacts of economic activity on the environment, society and economy.
Barclays' Corporate and Investment Bank is uniquely positioned to develop a market leading sustainable finance franchise through the delivery of a full suite of products, solutions and expertise to our clients as they navigate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
About Sustainable Project Finance Sustainable Project Finance aims to deliver the financing of projects that promote sustainable development and have positive environmental, social, and economic impacts.
Overall purpose of role
The overall purpose of this role will be to provide innovative financing solutions across the sustainable energy and infrastructure space within the Americas. The incumbent of the role will be a senior team participant providing advice, arranging and / or structuring loans or multilateral financings that are suitable to client activities in different renewable energy and energy transition sectors and have a track record that reflects this focus. The role will also manage wider deal teams to support delivery of project bond, private placement and/or TLB financings and working closely with Coverage, Syndications/Distribution, Global Markets and M&A and be a crucial contributor to the marketing to potential clients.
Key Accountabilities
??? Lead, structure, underwrite and execute renewable energy and energy transition financing transactions in the Americas including greenfield, brownfield, holdco/midco and acquisition financing
??? Apply deep understanding of applicable sectors and products
??? Demonstrate high quality strategic thinking, alongside taking a leadership role for deal origination in conjunction with other senior bankers
??? Use sector and debt advisory / structuring expertise to assist in M&A and other event situations (buy/sell-side roles, deal contingent hedging, debt capital markets)
??? Project and financing documentation review, overseeing the deal team interface with internal & external legal counsels and negotiating deal points with clients
??? Review credit assessment on transactions and provide guidance to deal teams to optimise internal balance sheet & credit approval processes
??? Oversee junior colleagues and provide guidance and supervision
??? Act as senior oversight on outcomes of project level due diligence including relevant technical, engineering and market studies
??? Structuring and advice on most effective solutions and products to deliver on clients goals
??? Uphold the highest level of integrity and act as a role model for Barclays values and business principles
Risk and Control Objective
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you do
Person Specification
??? Expert verbal & written communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills
??? Advanced analytical & presentational skills, including review of financial modeling & stress analyses and knowledge of Excel/PowerPoint
??? Ability to drive multiple teams across product and geographical lines
??? Ability to handle and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
??? Ability to manage and develop junior colleagues
Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:
??? Bachelor's degree in related field of study
??? Over 10 years' experience across Americas infrastructure & sustainable-related deal execution, preferably at a large financial institution, corporation or rating agency
??? Deep sector-specific understanding of risk management & credit mitigants
??? Robust knowledge of capital markets & corporate finance principles
??? Strong referencing amongst the relevant client community (including utilities, developers and financial investors)
Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:
??? Master's degree
??? Familiarity with rating agency methodologies & scorecards
??? Experience with loan distribution and institutional placement / arranging
??? Prior debt advisory experience
Purpose and Values
We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.
Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Respect
We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.
Service
We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.
Excellence
We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.
Stewardship
We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.
Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Empower
Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure.
Challenge
Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints.
Drive
Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done.
Salary Rate / Minimum: $190,000
Salary Rate / Maximum: $300,000
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
