Full-Time

Senior Power Finance Associate

Multiple Teams

Posted on 9/19/2025

Zions Bank

Zions Bank

1,001-5,000 employees

Offers retail and commercial banking services

Compensation Overview

$131k - $174k/yr

El Segundo, CA, USA

In Person

Some travel is required.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Investment Banking
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling
Requirements
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting or a related field and 6+ years of experience in years commercial lending, investment banking, project finance advisory or relevant buy-side experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
  • Expert knowledge of project finance, power generation, project development, structured finance, leveraged finance, investment banking or private equity investing.
  • Proven ability to organize multiple demands on time and assist with the oversight, training and development of junior bankers.
  • Strong attention to detail and high degree of proficiency producing written analysis of financial statements, modeling outputs and key risks and mitigating factors.
  • Advanced analysis and Excel-based financial modeling skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to quickly establish credibility with new people and cultivate relationships (internally and externally).
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for managing and servicing a portfolio of existing credits, including monitoring borrower reporting requirements and credit/financial performance, providing portfolio profitability measures and updating risk grades.
  • Responsible for financial modeling and analysis, identifying key risks, assisting senior bankers with loan structuring and pricing, preparing extensive written credit analysis, and assisting with credit presentations.
  • Provides analytical, underwriting and marketing support during the origination and execution of new lending opportunities.
  • Responsible for reviewing loan documentation and due diligence materials.
  • Keeps informed of financial and market trends in the power and energy industry and the impact this has on new opportunities as well as the existing portfolio.
  • Applies all applicable credit policies and internal processes for the execution and funding of new transactions.
  • Develops relationships and credibility with key internal constituents.
  • Develops external relationships with clients including junior members of client companies and serves as a backup contact for clients when primary relationship managers are unavailable.
  • Acts as primary account officer on assigned transactions within the portfolio, including maintaining accurate risk ratings, executing amendments, preparing monitoring materials and other tasks and administrative items.
  • May assist with the training, development and work review of other analysts and associates.
  • Some travel is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Zions Bank is a financial institution that provides traditional banking services to individuals and businesses, including personal and business accounts, loans, mortgages, and investment services, delivered through branches and digital channels. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing people—employees, clients, and communities—through strong benefits, learning opportunities, community involvement, and autonomy that enables employees to grow in their roles. This focus on people and community sets Zions Bank apart from competitors that may emphasize products alone. The goal is to help customers succeed financially while also empowering employees and serving as a premier employer of choice that contributes to the communities it serves.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

1873

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Callister's regional market knowledge accelerates commercial banking growth in Utah-Idaho-Wyoming territory.
  • Wells Fargo talent influx enhances sales processes, training, and strategic advisory capabilities.
  • Regional leadership appointments drive market share gains and profitability across three-state footprint.

What critics are saying

  • Three CEO changes in 18 months triggers depositor flight and commercial client loss.
  • Callister's six-month tenure at Zions creates execution risk in commercial banking strategy.
  • Competitors U.S. Bank and D.L. Evans erode market share in Eastern Idaho/Wyoming.

What makes Zions Bank unique

  • Nate Callister brings 20 years Wells Fargo commercial banking expertise to Utah-Idaho-Wyoming markets.
  • Christina Miles strengthens sales culture with 15 years Wells Fargo business development experience.
  • Catherine Arik leads Eastern Idaho/Wyoming region expansion across 13 Idaho branches plus Wyoming.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Mental Health Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 27th, 2026
Zions Bank CEO Nate Callister joins World Trade Center Utah board

World Trade Center Utah has appointed Nate Callister, president and CEO of Zions Bank, to its board of directors. Callister, who also serves as executive vice president of Zions Bancorporation, brings over 25 years of commercial banking leadership experience. Zions Bank has been a key partner for WTC Utah, providing trade finance, risk-management solutions and banking infrastructure to help Utah businesses expand globally. The bank, founded in Utah in 1873, is headquartered in Salt Lake City. WTC Utah's board is currently chaired by Jeff Flake, former US senator and ambassador to Turkey. The organisation aims to make Utah "the crossroads of the world" by supporting international business opportunities. On 6-7 May, WTC Utah will co-host the Zions Bank Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit in Salt Lake City.

Idaho Business Review
Dec 29th, 2025
Miles joins Zions Bank in senior vice president role

Miles joins Zions Bank in senior vice president role. Christina Miles has joined Zions Bank as senior vice president and director of sales, responsible for developing and elevating the bank's sales culture, including processes, training, recognition and reporting. Based in Boise, Idaho, Christina has more than 20 years of commercial banking experience and most recently spent 15 years as vice president and Business Development officer for Wells Fargo. She earned her bachelor's degree and MBA from Northwest Christian University (now Bushnell University) in Eugene, Oregon, and serves on the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance board of directors. She is an active member of the Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Association and Blood Cancer United. "We're excited for the impact Christina will make in driving growth and strengthening our sales culture across Zions Bank in this newly created position," said Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking Nathan Callister. "We're excited to see how she will help our Zions Bankers continue to develop as strategic advisors, bringing the full bank's capabilities to their clients and prospects."

Idaho Business Review
Nov 12th, 2024
Bank ranks No. 1 in Boise for SBA loans in 2024

Zions Bank was ranked No. 1 for SBA 7(a) loan approvals in the Boise District for 2024.

PR Newswire
Sep 4th, 2024
Tower Arch Capital Completes Recapitalization of ACS Manufacturing

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Insider Monkey
Apr 23rd, 2024
Zions Bancorporation, National Association (NASDAQ:ZION) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Ryan was formerly its Corporate Controller and has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer as its former CFO, Paul Burdiss is now serving as the CEO of its largest affiliate bank, Zions Bank.

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