Project Finance Associate

Who we are?
Norinchukin Bank Europe opened its office in Amsterdam in 2019 and is a subsidiary one of Japan’s largest and oldest financial institutions. Norinchukin Bank was founded in 1923 and is a cooperative bank with its roots in agriculture, fishery and forestry. We are currently a scale up of 90 employees and actively expanding our business in Europe, with a high focus on sustainability. We foster the open culture we’ve created since 2019.

We created a company culture based on our values of openness, sensitivity, engagement and cooperation. At Norinchukin Bank Europe we collaborate with colleagues from different backgrounds, at least 21 nationalities are represented. We respect and are interested in each other’s culture. Furthermore, our way of working can be defined as informal and our communication lines are short. Since we only just started, not everything is carved in stone yet. Therefore, you can really contribute to the development of Norinchukin Bank Europe and have a wide scope in terms of responsibility.

What do we expect from you?
Our team is expanding due to new deals and continued business growth, therefore, we are looking for (two) Project Finance Associate(s) in our Structured Finance Division.

We expect our new colleague(s) to have the following responsibilities:

• Carrying out loan origination, structuring and execution of deals with regards to European projects s in digital infrastructure and renewable energy;
• Conducting financial model analysis;
• Reviewing of credit due diligence reports, contracts and internal rating applications;
• Participating in discussions/meetings with credit review team and/or Credit Committee, and other banks and sponsors;
• Regular monitoring and amendment/waiver for existing loan portfolio;
• Offering general support for various administrative tasks incl. KYC, loan administration and reporting.

Who are we looking for?
You have a master degree in economical or legal studies and are interested in project finance and preferably in Dutch and/or European renewable and digital infrastructure. Please feel free to apply if you have prior work experience in loan origination and credit reviewing. It would be of added value if you are familiar with the French, German and/or Japanese language, however it is not a requirement. You can identify yourself with our company culture and you enjoy working in an international setting.

What is our offer?
The ability to work in an unique expanding company with a lot of opportunities. We offer you an exciting position in which you can really contribute to the development of the company. Due to the fact that we are small and newly setup bank, you will have exposures to all different kinds of processes, systems and stakeholders. In addition, as you will have very diverse responsibilities, the job will be giving you enough room to grow and to further develop yourself.

Our working conditions are based on the CLA Banks. We have a 37,5 working week. We offer an attractive salary that includes holiday allowance and a 13th month payment at the end of the year. You are entitled to 30 vacation days. Furthermore, we facilitate you with a wellbeing program and continuous investment in your personal development with a training budget.

Are you interested?
Are you interested in joining us on our growth path please apply by sending your resume and motivation letter through the apply link. If you have any questions please reach out to: v-saric@nochubank.eu.