U.S. Bank
Project Finance Lending - Relationship Manager for Energy Infrastructure
U.S. Bank, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Project Finance Lending - Relationship Manager for Energy Infrastructure
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Job Description U.S. Bank’s Project Finance (PF) team is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing PF platform as a Relationship Manager (PF RM) focused on project finance lending for infrastructure projects. The PF RM will report to the Director of Project Finance within US Bancorp Environmental Finance, which is part of our broader U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance (USBIF) business. The PF RM will be responsible, broadly, for project finance loan origination and transaction execution while serving existing and new clients across U.S. Bank. This position will be responsible for revenue generation through non-recourse lending activities in infrastructure across renewable / traditional power, transmission, LNG, and pipeline projects. The PF RM will be instrumental in executing on loan growth strategy which will require extensive collaboration with PF Business Development, Project Management, Asset Management, and the broader Institutional Client Group (ICG). This individual will be a seasoned leader with extensive infrastructure, project finance, tax equity, power and energy sector knowledge. This individual will have broad and deep functional expertise, with the demonstrated capacity for collaboration among internal and external interests. The position requires proficiency with U.S. Bank’s credit policies and procedures and will be tasked with effectively collaborating and assisting in the ongoing development of credit administration and business line personnel. Other job qualifications include leadership experience, the ability to effectively work as part of a team, strong analytical abilities and strong prioritization skills. To be successful, the PF RM needs to develop strong working relationships within Impact Finance’s Project Finance platform as well as with other key stakeholders across USBIF, U.S. Bank and the respective industries. Additionally, the PF RM must be able to combine a high-level strategic approach with the ability to be hands‑on in executing tasks needed for the success and growth of the business.
Essential Functions
Source and execute quality financing opportunities that will meet or exceed loan origination and loan fee targets or overall revenue objectives
Execute and negotiate credit agreements, depositary agreements, and other loan transaction documents in coordination with outside legal counsel and, as applicable, other U.S. Bank product areas
Work closely with PF Business Development, Credit Risk and Portfolio Risk Management on term sheet approvals, credit approvals, and managing risk limits for loans
Direct legal counsel and other third‑party providers to identify risks and ensure compliance with U.S. Bank’s legal and credit requirements
Support syndications and capital markets to maximize sale side opportunities for both tax equity positions and loans
Serve as subject‑matter expert as a component of marking activities (panel presentations) and internally for the U.S. Bank enterprise
Guide, coach and develop team members, and manage the team’s ability to work effectively with other departments and collaborate for the good of the organization
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting or other related field
Typically 10 or more years of banking experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
Ten or more years of banking and/or project finance experience
Experience and general knowledge of renewable energy finance including tax equity investing
Experience with traditional power, transmission, pipelines, and LNG
Considerable Communications Skills And Public‑speaking Abilities
Strong leadership skills and proven ability in motivating employees and promoting teamwork
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, management, and teamwork skills
Highly motivated self‑starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines
High level of independent significant decision‑making ability
Ability to quickly identify risks and determine reasonable solutions
Demonstrated ability to motivate others in a high‑stress environment to achieve goal
Ability to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts by both oral and written communication to both internal and external clients
Ability to adapt to a dynamic and evolving work environment
Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong operational acumen
Leadership Skills
Ability to lead a team in planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects and priorities to accomplish deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with groups and individuals at various levels
Ability to delegate duties and assignments in order to achieve objective
Skill in developing policies and procedures designed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
Skill in the preparation and presentation of ideas and information in both formal and informal settings
Experience and knowledge of the principles and practices of management and employee development
Analytical Skills
Ability to think critically to solve problems with rational solutions
Ability to react and make decisions quickly under pressure with good judgment
Technical Expertise
Strong project finance and energy market experience
Familiarity with partnership and accounting structures
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.
Benefits
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
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
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify: U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories.
Pay Range: $143,905.00 - $169,300.00
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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U.S. Bank .
Job Description U.S. Bank’s Project Finance (PF) team is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing PF platform as a Relationship Manager (PF RM) focused on project finance lending for infrastructure projects. The PF RM will report to the Director of Project Finance within US Bancorp Environmental Finance, which is part of our broader U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance (USBIF) business. The PF RM will be responsible, broadly, for project finance loan origination and transaction execution while serving existing and new clients across U.S. Bank. This position will be responsible for revenue generation through non-recourse lending activities in infrastructure across renewable / traditional power, transmission, LNG, and pipeline projects. The PF RM will be instrumental in executing on loan growth strategy which will require extensive collaboration with PF Business Development, Project Management, Asset Management, and the broader Institutional Client Group (ICG). This individual will be a seasoned leader with extensive infrastructure, project finance, tax equity, power and energy sector knowledge. This individual will have broad and deep functional expertise, with the demonstrated capacity for collaboration among internal and external interests. The position requires proficiency with U.S. Bank’s credit policies and procedures and will be tasked with effectively collaborating and assisting in the ongoing development of credit administration and business line personnel. Other job qualifications include leadership experience, the ability to effectively work as part of a team, strong analytical abilities and strong prioritization skills. To be successful, the PF RM needs to develop strong working relationships within Impact Finance’s Project Finance platform as well as with other key stakeholders across USBIF, U.S. Bank and the respective industries. Additionally, the PF RM must be able to combine a high-level strategic approach with the ability to be hands‑on in executing tasks needed for the success and growth of the business.
Essential Functions
Source and execute quality financing opportunities that will meet or exceed loan origination and loan fee targets or overall revenue objectives
Execute and negotiate credit agreements, depositary agreements, and other loan transaction documents in coordination with outside legal counsel and, as applicable, other U.S. Bank product areas
Work closely with PF Business Development, Credit Risk and Portfolio Risk Management on term sheet approvals, credit approvals, and managing risk limits for loans
Direct legal counsel and other third‑party providers to identify risks and ensure compliance with U.S. Bank’s legal and credit requirements
Support syndications and capital markets to maximize sale side opportunities for both tax equity positions and loans
Serve as subject‑matter expert as a component of marking activities (panel presentations) and internally for the U.S. Bank enterprise
Guide, coach and develop team members, and manage the team’s ability to work effectively with other departments and collaborate for the good of the organization
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting or other related field
Typically 10 or more years of banking experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
Ten or more years of banking and/or project finance experience
Experience and general knowledge of renewable energy finance including tax equity investing
Experience with traditional power, transmission, pipelines, and LNG
Considerable Communications Skills And Public‑speaking Abilities
Strong leadership skills and proven ability in motivating employees and promoting teamwork
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, management, and teamwork skills
Highly motivated self‑starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines
High level of independent significant decision‑making ability
Ability to quickly identify risks and determine reasonable solutions
Demonstrated ability to motivate others in a high‑stress environment to achieve goal
Ability to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts by both oral and written communication to both internal and external clients
Ability to adapt to a dynamic and evolving work environment
Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong operational acumen
Leadership Skills
Ability to lead a team in planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects and priorities to accomplish deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with groups and individuals at various levels
Ability to delegate duties and assignments in order to achieve objective
Skill in developing policies and procedures designed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
Skill in the preparation and presentation of ideas and information in both formal and informal settings
Experience and knowledge of the principles and practices of management and employee development
Analytical Skills
Ability to think critically to solve problems with rational solutions
Ability to react and make decisions quickly under pressure with good judgment
Technical Expertise
Strong project finance and energy market experience
Familiarity with partnership and accounting structures
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.
Benefits
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
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
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify: U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories.
Pay Range: $143,905.00 - $169,300.00
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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