Environmental Finance - Lending Relationship Manager

Environmental Finance Relationship Manager

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Environmental Finance (EF) is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing EF platform as a Relationship Manager (EF RM) focused on project finance lending on the EF Business Development team. The EF RM will report to the Director of Project Finance within US Bancorp Impact Finance (USBIF). The EF 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 renewable / traditional power, transmission, and midstream energy. The EF RM will be instrumental in executing on loan growth strategy which will require extensive collaboration with EF Business Development, Project Management, Asset Management, and the broader Institutional Client Group (ICG). This individual will be a seasoned leader with extensive 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 of 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 EF RM needs to develop strong working relationships within Impact Finance's Environmental Finance platform as well as with other key stakeholders across USIF, U.S. Bank and the respective industries. Additionally, the EF 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 EF 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

Preferred Skills / Experience

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Expertise

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

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours) :

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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The pay range for this role is $143,905.00 - $169,300.00.