U.S. Bank · 2 months ago
Project Finance Lending - Relationship Manager for Energy Infrastructure
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $169K/yr
10+ years expU.S. Bank is committed to helping customers and businesses make smarter financial decisions. They are seeking a Relationship Manager focused on project finance lending for infrastructure projects, responsible for loan origination and transaction execution while serving clients across various sectors including renewable and traditional power. The role requires extensive collaboration and leadership to drive loan growth and manage relationships effectively.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting or other related field
Typically 10 or more years of banking experience
Preferred
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
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
Ability to think critically to solve problems with rational solutions
Ability to react and make decisions quickly under pressure with good judgment
Strong project finance and energy market experience
Familiarity with partnership and accounting structures
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
Company
U.S. Bank
At U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$991MKey Investors
U.S. Department of the TreasuryMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
2023-09-29Post Ipo Debt· $55M
2023-08-03Post Ipo Debt· $936M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
John C Stern
CFO
Daniel Crozier
Senior Vice President Operations
Recent News
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