DC Green Bank · 9 hours ago
Director of Originations
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expDC Green Bank (DCGB) develops innovative financial solutions to support a cleaner future. They are seeking a results-driven Director of Originations responsible for originating, structuring, and executing investments that align with the organization's mission and financial objectives.
CommercialFinanceFinancial ServicesGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Sources and develops new investment opportunities aligned with DCGB’s strategic priorities and investment programs
Builds and maintains relationships with developers, sponsors, financial institutions, and other market participants
Identifies emerging market trends, policy drivers, and partnership opportunities that support deal flow
Represents DCGB at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings
Leads financial analysis, underwriting, and due diligence for proposed investments
Develops financial models, credit analyses, and risk assessments to evaluate investment opportunities
Structures transactions to balance risk, return, and mission impact, in collaboration with legal and finance teams
Prepares investment memoranda, term sheets, and recommendations for internal approval processes
Coordinates internal review and approval workflows through investment committees or executive leadership
Manages the end-to-end transaction process from approval through financial close
Coordinates with internal legal, finance, and operations teams and external counsel to finalize transaction documents
Oversees closing checklists, conditions precedent, and funding requirements
Ensures timely and accurate execution of investment agreements and disbursements
Serves as the primary relationship manager for counterparties during the deal process
Communicates deal progress, requirements, and timelines clearly to internal and external stakeholders
Resolves transaction-related issues and negotiates terms as needed
Supports smooth handoff of closed investments to portfolio management or asset management teams
Collaborates with portfolio, policy, and operations teams to ensure investments are designed for long-term success
Provides input into investment strategy, program design, and capital deployment plans
Participates in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned
Contributes to continuous improvement of deal sourcing, underwriting, and execution processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, financial engineering, economics, business administration, or a related field required
Minimum of 6–9 years of experience in investment banking, project finance, private equity, infrastructure finance, or a related field
Extensive financial modeling and underwriting skills
Extensive experience structuring and executing complex financial transactions
Knowledge of credit analysis, risk assessment, and deal documentation
Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint usage
Ability to perform computer-based tasks for extended periods of time
Ability to work a hybrid work schedule, including three days in the Washington, DC office (Tuesday–Thursday) and two days remote (Monday and Friday)
Preferred
Master's degree (preferred) in business administration, finance, economics, risk management or a related discipline
Experience with clean energy, infrastructure, or mission-driven investing strongly preferred
Familiarity with clean energy, infrastructure, or public/private finance structures
Company
DC Green Bank
DC Green Bank offers financing solutions to make clean economy & develops equitable, resilient & sustainable DC for residents & businesses.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jean Nelson - Houpert, MJ-LEL, PHR
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Trisha Miller
Chief Executive Officer
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