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

**Duties and 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 **Knowledge & General Skills** _Minimum 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 **Experience/Qualifications/Education** + 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 + 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 **Personal Qualities** + Ability to work independently, deal confidently and build strong relationships + 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

Created: 2026-04-02