VP, Originations (St. Louis / St. Pete)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage a team of energy infrastructure analysts responsible for project intake, initial underwriting and due diligence for assessing the fit for applicable investors.
• Validate financial models for utility scale and distributed renewable energy projects including revenue structure, reasonableness of the expenses and certain economic schedules.
• Engage with sell side bankers and brokers to source and onboard new deal origination and initial diligence.
• Ensure Investment Committee proposals address all requirements for the appropriate phase of approvals.
• Lead all pipeline management efforts and partner with investor team to rank opportunities for investors.
• Build investment presentations and present those to the RJREI investment committee.
• Keep current on markets and trends affecting all credit eligible asset classes.
• Work with the Transaction Team to develop initial economic proposals for select opportunities.
• Draft and deliver presentations for investors, capital providers, borrowers and joint venture partners.
• Analyze market risk factors and pricing.
• Support initiatives to help the business in achieving its strategic objectives.
• Represent RJREI at select conferences.
• Travel for conferences and other business requirements (Ad hoc research, investor requests and other tasks critical to the platform’s operations).

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge & General Skills:
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling skills including use of complex functions and ability to review and analyze large models for consistency and reliability.
  • Expertise in financial, tax, accounting, and investment concepts including partnership and transfer transactions in the renewable energy space.
  • Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to create as well as deliver effective presentations.
  • Ability to evaluate complex situations and independently make decisions on significant matters.
  • Self-motivated intellectual curiosity.
  • Experience with renewable energy infrastructure and related project finance.
  • Experience/Qualifications/Education: 5+ years in similar role or comparable experience in renewable energy, accounting, and/or finance. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or related area. Experience in relevant sell side (sponsor/broker) or buy side (investor) project finance role preferred. Exposure to non-renewable assets (natural gas, carbon capture, manufacturing, etc.) considered a plus.
• Personal Qualities:
  • Ability to work independently, deal confidently and build strong relationships.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Willingness to receive and accept feedback and improve.
  • A flexible attitude and the ability to multitask.
  • Strong time management / prioritization skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal communication and English skills.
  • Helpful, hardworking approach and a team player.
  • Unparalleled honesty and integrity.
  • Client first mentality.

Education

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Experience

• General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

• Less than 25% Travel

Total Compensation

• The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.

Benefits Package

• This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.

Behavioral Expectations

• Develop
  • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same.
• Collaborate
  • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Decide
  • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind.
• Deliver
  • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter.
• Improve
  • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.

Company Culture

• Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. The Company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We expect our Associates to grow professionally and inspire others to do the same.