Position summary

AIB is seeking an Associate Director, Origination (UK) for its Climate & Infrastructure Capital segment, central to delivering the bank’s ambition to make 70% of lending green or transition by 2030 and its €30 billion climate action fund. The segment invests in large-scale renewables and infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and North America, and the role supports best-in-class origination, risk management, and deal execution across the growing portfolio as AIB builds out its international platform.

Why this role matters

AIB’s purpose is empowering people to build a sustainable future, decarbonising energy and infrastructure, funding a more circular economy, and supporting key social projects. This role directly contributes to global climate action goals through strategic lending to renewables, infrastructure, circular economy, and sustainable businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Develop client relationships by working closely with Origination Directors to develop new and enhance existing relationships.
• Analyse transactions by leading the analysis of new business from a technical, credit, and suitability perspective, and performing and reviewing financial modelling and detailed sensitivity analysis.
• Lead credit review for new business for the relevant Credit Authority, as well as annual reviews and transaction amendments.
• Build internal and external relationships across AIB (including Treasury and Corporate Legal) and with industry contacts, lenders, and legal counsel.
• Manage risk by forming an integral part of AIB’s risk management culture, contributing to risk and deal selection strategy and ongoing Credit Risk model development, and supporting credit reviews and internal audit engagements.
• Manage transactions and develop people by managing transactions, helping develop more junior staff, and communicating impact, key risks, and mitigants.
• Drive impact through strategic lending to circular economy and sustainable businesses.

Team and stakeholders

Part of AIB’s Climate & Infrastructure Capital segment, the role works with Origination Directors, other parts of AIB (Treasury, Corporate Legal), and external industry contacts, lenders, and legal counsel, and develops junior team members.

Key details

This is an office-centric role based at AIB’s London office (SMA London). AIB operates a hybrid working model more broadly. Benefits include a market-leading pension, healthcare, variable pay, and two volunteer days per year.

Requirements

• A relevant third-level qualification and 5+ years’ experience in a similar area (Banking, Advisory, or Industry); a professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA) is an advantage.
• Strong financial analysis, strong credit skills, and proficiency in financial modelling.
• A proven awareness of sustainable lending and a self-motivated, analytical, results-focused mindset.
• A team player with strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills.