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

Raymond James•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Originations will manage a team of energy infrastructure analysts responsible for project intake, initial underwriting, and due diligence to assess fit for applicable investors. This role involves validating financial models for renewable energy projects, engaging with sell-side bankers and brokers to source new deals, and ensuring Investment Committee proposals meet all requirements. The position also includes leading pipeline management, building investment presentations, staying current on market trends, developing economic proposals, and representing the company at conferences. Travel is required for conferences and other business needs, estimated at less than 25%.

Requirements

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 include 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
Manages self and others to provide exceptional client service by responding with a sense of urgency, practicality, accountability, and integrity
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
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
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to receive and accept feedback and improve
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
Bachelor’s (Required)
General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Nice To Haves

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

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
Working with the Transaction Team, 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 (<25%)
Ad hoc research, investor requests and other tasks critical to the platform’s operations