Portfolio Management Associate

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is seeking a Portfolio Management Associate in Brisbane, QLD. The role involves managing counterparty obligations, negotiating requests, and liaising with various teams for financial analysis and reporting. Candidates should have experience in bank loans, project finance, and financial analysis. This full-time position offers flexibility but is not remote, focusing on contributing to Australia's climate goals.
Job Title: Portfolio Management Associate

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is Australia's specialist climate investor, helping cut emissions in the race towards net zero. We aim to deliver a positive return for taxpayers through our investments.
About Us

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and monitor counterparty obligations against covenants and/or performance targets.
• Negotiate regular and ad-hoc counterparty requests.
• Liaise with Finance, Legal, and Investment teams on payment, drawdown profile, legal, and scenario stress testing.
• Perform investment and/or portfolio analysis to support detailed reviews and reporting.
• Work with Sustainability and Investment teams to drive knowledge sharing and influencing decarbonisation outcomes.
• Monitor and manage ESG and sustainability related obligations and reporting.
• Develop strategic direction for transactions and complete Asset Management Plans.
• Handover investment transactions from Investment teams ahead of financial close.
Requirements:
• Understanding of bank loan and fixed income transactions, project finance, or credit risk management.
• Experience effectively communicating complex transaction details and undertaking financial and risk analysis reporting.
• Ability to analyse financial statements and interpret financial models relative to project milestones.
• Experience across various financing and investment structures, including project finance, corporate finance, property financing, securitisation, bond, equity, and fund investments.
About the Role

This Brisbane-based opportunity will expose you to various types of financing and investment structures. You will be part of a high-performing team, working autonomously on multiple priorities.
What We Offer
• A unique opportunity to contribute to Australia's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
• A chance to make a positive impact and explore new frontiers.
• An agile work environment with flexibility in when, where, and how work is done.