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Associate Director, VP - Relationship Manager, Project Finance and Infrastructure

Huntington Bank · Chicago, IL · $73,000–$175,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Walk me through a project finance deal you executed, from term sheet to financial close.

What they are checking: Whether they have led execution on project finance transactions, not just supported them.

Which sponsors and lead arrangers do you know, and how would you use those relationships here?

What they are checking: Whether they bring relationships that create deal flow for a growing team.

Tell me about a time you mentored an associate on a deal.

What they are checking: Whether they can develop junior bankers while executing transactions.

What would you do

A sponsor wants terms our credit team won't approve. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can find structures that work for both the sponsor and the bank.

How would you help build a new project finance business at a bank that's just entering the space?

What they are checking: Whether they understand what it takes to win deals and credibility as a newer player.

How do power market changes affect how you'd structure a merchant or partially contracted deal?

What they are checking: Whether they understand market price risk and how to protect lenders against it.

About the work

How do you size debt for a contracted solar project?

What they are checking: Whether they understand DSCR sizing, P50 and P99 cases and contracted cash flows.

What is back-leverage financing, and what risks does a lender take on compared to construction debt?

What they are checking: Whether they understand structural subordination to tax equity and the risks at each stage.

What are the key risks in a P3 availability-payment deal?

What they are checking: Whether they understand public counterparty, construction and performance risks in P3 structures.

How do you review a financial model built by a sponsor?

What they are checking: Whether they can test model assumptions and catch errors before credit relies on them.

How do you coordinate lenders' counsel, independent engineers and consultants during diligence?

What they are checking: Whether they can run the diligence process across many outside advisors.

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The full job description

As published by Huntington Bank.

Description This position is available to be filled at any Huntington Bank Corporate office location. Job Summary Huntington National Bank is seeking Associate Director (Vice President level) to support originating and executing transactions within the project finance and infrastructure segment. The team provides a broad range of debt structuring and arrangement for large-scale, capital-intensive projects across the full infrastructure spectrum: power, renewable energy, energy related assets, midstream and infrastructure including Public Private Partnership (“PPP” or “P3”). Strategic objective of the division Huntington National Bank (“HNB”) is expanding its team of specialized project finance bankers. The Project Finance and Infrastructure (“PFI”) line of business is a crucial new growth strategy for Huntington Bank’s Structure Finance group and will offer the Banker the opportunity to play a critical role in building and evolving this growth business. Objectives of the role The Associate Director will work with Managing Directors, Associates and Portfolio Managers to expand HNB’s presence in the Project Finance and Infrastructure in the US. The Associate Director will lead the execution of project finance transactions across the capital stack including construction financing and back-leverage term financing. The AD will lead analytical financial structuring, oversight over developing detailed financial models, assist in undertaking technical and legal / structuring due diligence, assist in presenting proposed transactions to management and credit group and conduct research along with other senior professionals in the group. The candidate will also provide assistance in the on-going management of booked assets. He/she will also assist in prospecting new clients, including creating marketing materials, and interfacing with internal product groups. Over time, the Associate Director (AD) within our team are expected to step up and assume increasing levels of responsibility including taking ownership of aspects of deal processes and demonstrating their ability to ultimately step into deal team lead roles on certain transactions. Qualification • Bachelors degree or additional 4 years of experience. • 5+ years experience in project finance and infrastructure. • Experience building and working in financial models. Preferred Qualifications • You can demonstrate a positive track record in energy and/or non-energy infrastructure finance. • You are self-motivated and enthusiastic, with an ability to thrive in an intense and energetic environment running multiple deals with multiple responsibilities • You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. • Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. • You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. • You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision and strong culture based on collaboration. • Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability. #LI-DK1 #CML Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) ( No = eligible for overtime pay) Yes Workplace Type: Office Our Approach to Office Workplace Type Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team. Compensation Range: $73,000 - $175,000 Annual Salary The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details. Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.

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