Director, Origination - Project Finance

Position Overview

We will accept candidates local to our Norwalk, CT office in a hybrid capacity and remote offices.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with targeted equity sponsors, intermediaries, financial institutions, project developers, and corporations through frequent meetings and calls
• Originate new project finance lending opportunities with a focus on construction loans, term loans, tax equity bridge loans, and asset finance solutions for commercial, industrial, and utility scale projects across the energy and data center sectors
• Review and evaluate new opportunities based on division parameters for credit, structure, return, and strategic fit
• Prepare prescreen memos to review new opportunities with the team
• Prepare and negotiate term sheets with equity sponsors, project developers, and companies, including transaction structure, deal terms, pricing, and financial covenants
• Lead a cross-functional deal team through the structuring, underwriting, and closing of transactions in collaboration with credit, operations and external counsel teams
• Participate in industry conferences and networking events to promote the division and maintain market visibility

Commitment To Internal Control

The incumbent accepts the responsibility for establishing and maintaining the internal control system associated with the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Established network of equity sponsors, intermediaries, financial institutions, and industry players from which to source new lending opportunities
• Strong origination skills with a proven ability to effectively communicate the value proposition of a non-bank independent finance company, with an emphasis on structuring tailored solutions and being responsive to client needs
• Pioneering ability to develop tailored solutions for clients and build internal consensus to convert them to closed transactions
• Extensive knowledge of the project finance, energy, and data center markets
• Exhaustive knowledge of project finance loan structuring, underwriting, and documentation practices
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to prepare internal and external presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Self-starter
• Detail oriented
• Advanced computer software skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Salesforce)

Responsibility And Decision-Making Authority

• Act independently
• Decision making within Company policy
• Management/Supervisory Responsibilities None

Education And Experience

• 10+ years of transaction experience in project or structured finance with a proven track record of exceeding origination and profitability targets
• Credit training and transaction underwriting experience
• Participation in industry associations preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Business (Master's Degree preferred)

Tools And Equipment Used

• Personal computer
• Copier
• Phone
• Other typical office equipment

Physical Demands

• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
• Light lifting and carrying supplies, files, etc.
• Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or other employees via phone or in person
• Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move from one office location to another

Additional Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) and matching
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts