Impact Finance Specialist

11 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States U.S. Bank Full time
Job Title: Impact Finance Specialist

At U.S. Bank, we're committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. As an Impact Finance Specialist, you'll play a key role in helping us achieve our goal of closing the racial wealth gap through our Access Commitment Initiative.

Job Summary:

The Business Impact Group (BIG) was formed to assist Impact Finance Group in addressing the U.S. Bank's commitment to close the racial wealth gap. The BIG partners with Impact Finance product areas to identify market gaps that can be addressed to increase the capacity of BIPOC-led and owned entities, leading to new business development opportunities in the medium and long term.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate with Environmental Finance on the needs of EF's BIPOC-led clients to better understand the types of capital required from third-party investors and lenders, as well as technical assistance and capacity-building needed to address obstacles to the scaling of BIPOC-led developer-IPPs in the clean energy industry.
  • Collaborate with Syndications and Environmental Finance teams to research and compile a database on the ecosystem of investors and lenders who are investing in BIPOC-led customers.
  • Develop and implement programs to address identified market gaps, including educational programs at higher learning institutions serving marginalized communities and climate finance workforce development programs.
  • Provide environmental finance EAC metrics needed to reflect performance towards Impact Finance financial goals as well as enterprise initiatives such as Access Commitment, Community Benefits Plan, and CRA.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 10 or more years of experience in project management activities.
  • Two or more years of managerial experience.
Preferred Skills:
  • 5-7 years of experience underwriting renewable energy projects.
  • Strong knowledge of complex renewable energy financing structures, including RETC and project finance, and familiarity with Federal and local financing sources.
  • Commitment to community development and racial equity as identified in prior work and experience.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.



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