Vice President ERI (Energy, Resources, & Infrastructure) Origination - Project & Infrastructure Finance

ERI (Energy, Resources, & Infrastructure) is responsible for originating and structuring a wide range of project and infrastructure financings across the energy and infrastructure sector. Its main sectors include power & renewables (renewable and thermal generation, batteries, transmission, district energy), digital infrastructure (data centers, fiber, AI chips, and wireless infrastructure), core infrastructure (ports, airports, toll roads), and low carbon energy solutions (clean hydrogen, carbon capture, EV value chain, etc.). ERI has been a longstanding market leader in the Americas and globally, regularly ranking in the top 10 or top 5 across relevant industry league tables. The team has a track record of playing a lead role in landmark deals such as Brookfield's Foundry loan and 4(a)2/144A bond transactions, Pattern's SunZia (largest ever renewable financing in the US), Vantage's Project Jacquard (largest ever infrastructure and data center construction financing), or Blue Owl/STACK's Project Miner. ERI focuses on various types of transactions, including greenfield or brownfield construction financing, acquisition financing, debt advisory, portfolio financing, or HoldCo financing, across a variety of markets and structures such TLA, USPP, TLB, private credit, and 144A. We are seeking to act in a lead capacity in the deals that we originate. ERI's clients include large infrastructure funds, global alternative asset managers, energy-focused private equity firms, top tier power and data center developers, utilities, and international corporations active in the energy and infrastructure sectors. ERI also collaborates with various teams across BNP Paribas' banking and global markets platforms to originate transactions and generate cross-sell opportunitiesacross derivatives, M&A, leveraged finance, capital markets, asset finance, cash management, or export finance. Given its sector focus, ERI is at the forefront of the AI Infrastructure boom and is seeking to hire a highly motivated and talented Vice President to strengthen its origination and execution capacity in a context of sustained growth market environment. Candidate Success Factors: At BNP Paribas, 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. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end deal execution and assist in the origination of new mandates Develop and implement structuring advice for clients during origination and execution phases Lead internal credit processes, coordinate development of credit and business memos, analyze and form an opinion on risk factors, liaise and build long term trust with risk officers Coordinate and oversee due diligence process and liaise with relevant consultants (legal, technical, environmental, insurance, tax, etc. Negotiate credit documentation with the assistance of counsels and guidance from deal captains, and supervise closing process Create, coordinate and ensure quality control for deal materials (lender presentations, CIM, rating agency presentation, teaser, etc.), internal memos, and marketing presentations for clients Mentor, supervise, and develop junior staff Leverage resources of the bank (across Sector Coverage, Syndicate, DCM, derivatives, M&A, leveraged finance, rating advisory, liquidity management, etc.) to develop the best solutions and structures for clients Build and develop a network of relationships across industry stakeholders (clients, peers at other banks, investors, consultants, lawyers, rating agencies, etc.) to facilitate origination and execution of new mandates and keep the team abreast of market trends, innovations, etc. Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor degree in related field of study (business or engineering) Senior Associate level with Project Finance deal execution experience at a major financial institution (bank, boutique, or asset manager), corporation/developer, or rating agency Knowledge of the energy and infrastructure sectors Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & written) Analytical rigor with strong attention to details and relentless focus on delivering high quality work products Strong credit, structuring, and modelling skills Ability to collaborate with multiple teams Enjoy training, developing, and mentoring junior staff Organizational skills and resilience (including the ability to handle or coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines) Positive energy / enthusiasm for energy and infrastructure sectors and origination activities Strong ethics & integrity Solution-driven, proactive and innovative. Eagerness to learn and take on more responsibilities Preferred Qualifications: Digital infrastructure/TMT experience Master Degree Experience as execution team leader on project finance deals 1-2 year VP experience at a market leading project finance team with left lead track record across loan and bond transactions FINRA Registrations Required: SIE, Series 79 & 63 CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): Not Applicable SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person: Not Applicable 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 $225,000 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.