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Job Description
The Business Impact Group (“BIG”) was formed to assist Impact Finance Group address the U.S. Bank’s commitment to close the racial wealth gap through its signature Access Commitment Initiative. The intended goal is to increase the volume of lending and tax credit equity investing with BIPOC-led entities by raising the profile of the U.S. Bank in communities of color, establishing partnerships, products and programs to support BIPOC-led entities.
Reporting to the Head of Access to Capital, the Environmental Finance Access to Capital Manager (“EACM”) will be responsible for enabling the execution of Impact Finance’s strategic priorities related to increasing access to capital (debt and tax credit equity) to independent power producers (IPPs) or developers (asset owners) of color. The EACM will be knowledgeable of workforce development and university-level curriculum development. The EACM should be knowledgeable of stakeholders in the renewable energy ecosystem, emerging industry developments and challenges to meeting the needs of BIPOC-owned clients.
Job Function and Key responsibilities:
- Line of Business Engagement (20%): Coordinate with EF on the needs of EF’s BIPOC-led clients in order to better understand the types of capital that these customers require from third-party investors and lenders, as well as technical assistance and capacity-building needed to address obstacles to the scaling of BIPOC-led developer-IPPs in the clean energy industry.
- Identification of Sources of Capital (20%): Collaborating with Syndications and Environmental Finance teams, EACM will research and compile a database on the ecosystem of investors and lenders who are investing working capital, early-stage capital, tax equity, and loans in BIPOC-led customers.
- Program Development (40%): Research, design, implement and manage programs to address identified market gaps based on the collaboration with Environmental Finance Impact Capital Manager.
- Reporting and Measurement (20%): Provide environmental finance EAC metrics needed to reflect performance towards Impact Finance financial goals as well as enterprise initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- Master's degree, or equivalent work experience
- 10 or more years of experience in project management activities
- Two or more years of managerial experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
- 5-7 years of experience underwriting renewable energy projects
- Strong knowledge of complex renewable energy financing structures, including RETC and project finance.
- Commitment to community development and racial equity as identified in prior work and experience
- Strong communication skills demonstrating attention to detail and professional writing style
- Strong organizational skills including ability to follow through independently
- Capacity to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Location Expectations
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic term and optional term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
- Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
- Adoption assistance
- Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
EEO is the Law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
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