State Licensed Debt Principal

Job Summary

Leading a book of debt mandates from IOI through close, the full-time State Licensed Debt Principal will serve as the primary negotiator and execution lead for various debt products in a remote environment, contributing directly to the Debt team's revenue and P&L targets.

Key responsibilities

• Manage debt mandates by driving lender diligence, structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing processes
• Author credit memos and pricing recommendations, presenting transactions to the Credit Committee with thorough analysis
• Lead and mentor junior team members, overseeing underwriting, diligence, and financial modeling efforts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA, JD, or advanced degree preferred
• 8-10+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance or structured lending, with a proven track record in leading transactions
• Deep expertise in project finance debt structures, particularly for solar, wind, and storage projects
• Experience preparing and presenting transactions to credit or investment committees
• Strong negotiation and relationship skills with developers, lenders, and investors