Location/Office Policy: Office Centric and office base MWS, Dublin stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Do you want to build a career that is fighting against climate change? stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Do you want to play a role in decarbonising our energy and infrastructure, fund a more circular, less wasteful economy and help support key social projects? stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Do you want to part of and enable a high performing team to do just that? What is the Role: At AIB, we have a clear purpose : empowering people to build a sustainable future. We're making a difference to how businesses contribute to climate action. We're aiming to make 70 percent of our lending green or transition by 2030 and we've set up a EUR30 billion climate action fund. Our Climate Capital segment is central to the delivery of these ambitious targets, investing in large scale renewables and infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America. This is the fastest growing area of the bank's loan book. This is a unique opportunity for experienced individuals to join this high performing, ambitious team, as we build out our international platform and directly contribute to global climate action goals. We have exciting plans to expand our team at pace. As a Climate Capital Director the candidate will be responsible for leading out and developing strategy across our activities and will also be an important member of the leadership team. You will have a close working relationship with the Capital Markets teams and Group supports, particularly Credit, Risk and Business Operations. Key accountabilities; stylemargin:bottom:0.0cm;margin:top:0.0px: :Manage an existing portfolio of credit exposures within the credit policy framework of the Bank, coordinating workstreams and allocating staff to ensure best in class portfolio and risk management. :Drive the continuous development of process improvement, portfolio insight and efficiency within the business. :You will be responsible for identifying market changes and future trends as the Climate Capital portfolio evolves, including market developments, changes to regulation and potential threats to the credit quality of the portfolio. :Build appropriate controls and procedures within the business. Drive risk management culture and adherence to codes of conduct, law, and regulation. :Lead high engagement levels across the unit. Develop and motivate the team to consistently deliver results and build and implement a people strategy to attract, retain and develop people within the unit. :Build and continuously refine a culture of customer and credit excellence. :Engage directly, build, and develop relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external and represent the business and AIB in this highly visible and dynamic market. :You will be recognised in the market as an expert in energy, infrastructure and banking and will have regular interactions with CEOs, CFOs and Senior Partners in Legal, Advisory, Funds and Private Equity Houses. :Ensure compliance and administration obligations are satisfied to a high degree. :Collaborate with other parts of AIB including AIB UK, Treasury and Operations Teams What you Will Bring ; :Relevant 3rd level qualification. 10+ years experience within a similar field and understanding of complex financial, legal and debt structures and practical examples of successfully structuring debt solutions. :Strong experience in renewables asset classes such as wind and solar, as well as other infrastructure transactions. :Strong financial analysis skills and proven experience of negotiating transaction documentation. :Strong interpersonal skills and a mature network within the Irish energy and infrastructure markets and ability to broaden the Climate Capital network outside of Ireland.