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Posted 21 July, 2026

Vice President - Credit Risk (Infrastructure & Project Finance)

Robert Walters
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We are working with a leading corporate and investment banking platform to hire a Vice President into its Infrastructure & Project Finance Credit team in London.

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Vice President - Credit Risk (Infrastructure & Project Finance)

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We are working with a leading corporate and investment banking platform to hire a Vice President into its Infrastructure & Project Finance Credit team in London. This is a high-profile role at the centre of a market-leading structured finance franchise, focusing on infrastructure, renewables and other real-asset transactions.

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    Lead end-to-end credit due diligence on new infrastructure and project finance proposals, including detailed analysis of counterparties, structures, cashflows and legal frameworks.

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    Review, interrogate and sensitise financial models (project finance and structured finance) to assess base case robustness, downside scenarios, covenant headroom and recovery prospects.

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    Prepare clear, concise and well-argued credit papers and recommendations for internal credit committees and senior risk stakeholders, often under tight timelines.

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    Provide ongoing oversight of a portfolio of transactions, including periodic reviews, waiver and consent requests, rating reviews and exposure management.

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What we are looking for\n
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    Significant experience (typically 7+ years) in credit risk, project finance or structured finance within a bank or similar financial institution, with meaningful exposure to infrastructure and/or power (renewables strongly preferred).

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    Proven track record of underwriting or approving complex limited recourse or structured transactions, ideally in sectors such as renewables, conventional power, transport, digital infrastructure or social infrastructure.

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    Strong analytical skills and familiarity with project finance modelling, including the ability to challenge assumptions and run sensitivities.

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    Solid understanding of credit risk concepts (PD, LGD, risk grading, collateral and covenant frameworks) and of how infrastructure assets behave through the development, construction and operational phases.

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    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex risks and structures clearly to senior stakeholders and committees.

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If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to

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