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Job Description
Impact Finance is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing company as Executive Managing Director ("EMD") of our Environmental Finance platform. The EMD will oversee our tax equity, project finance debt, and new product development initiatives. They will also lead analysis and strategy for future market expansion. This individual will manage and mentor a high-performing team responsible for originating, underwriting, closing, and managing a diverse portfolio of debt, equity and other structured finance investments. The EMD will assume full accountability for the portfolio's risk and return profile, ensuring alignment with the company's financial objectives.
The EMD will represent the firm with major clients, industry associations, and other key outside parties. This individual must be a proven people leader with deep business acumen, strong product knowledge, and a track record of proactive, strategic leadership.
In this role, the EMD will collaborate closely with peers across USBIF and key leaders throughout U.S. Bank to drive strategy execution. Cross-functional collaboration will be essential to support organizational effectiveness and advance the company's growth objectives.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in energy finance, banking, accounting, and complex tax equity and debt financing structures used in renewable energy. Strong management experience, analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment are essential.
Success in this role requires building strong relationships across teams and with key stakeholders within USBIF, U.S. Bank, and the broader industry. The EMD must balance high-level strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to execution, ensuring both vision and operational excellence.
The EMD of Environmental Finance leads one of the nation's most influential clean energy investment platforms. This role is responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and innovation of a business that has deployed over $22.5 billion in capital to support over 29 GW of renewable energy capacity-including solar, wind, and battery storage.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Platform Leadership
Define and execute the long-term vision for Environmental Finance, ensuring alignment with enterprise growth goals.
Lead a platform that has completed over 470 tax equity and debt transactions and syndicated $7.6 billion in tax credits to enhance market liquidity.
Expand market share and national leadership in clean energy finance through innovation, partnerships, and policy engagement.
Capital Innovation & Product Strategy
Oversee a diversified product suite that includes tax equity, project finance debt, and hybrid structures-supporting 200% growth in loan volume since launch.
Drive capital formation strategies that deepen client relationships and expand market access.
Organizational Leadership & Talent Development
Lead a multidisciplinary team of investment professionals, underwriters, and asset managers across multiple geographies.
Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and high performance through structured development, performance management, and succession planning.
Promote cross-functional collaboration with legal, technology, risk, and impact measurement teams.
Operational Excellence & Risk Oversight
Ensure rigorous risk management, compliance, and governance across all investment activities.
Champion digital transformation initiatives to modernize investment infrastructure and data systems.
Represent the firm in industry forums, client engagements, and regulatory discussions.
Qualifications
20+ years of experience in renewable energy finance or infrastructure investment, or impact capital markets.
10+ years of senior leadership experience managing large teams and complex portfolios.
Deep expertise in tax equity, project finance, and federal clean energy policy.
Demonstrated success in scaling investment platforms and delivering enterprise-wide impact.
Advanced degree in Finance, Public Policy, Law, or related field preferred.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Vision & Execution
Inclusive People Leadership
Enterprise Collaboration
Risk & Compliance Stewardship
Innovation & Change Management
U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, the tax credit and community development division of U.S. Bank, believes all people have a right to the possibilities that comes with living in a safe and vibrant community. The financing USBIF provides for affordable housing, economic development, and renewable energy projects have a lasting social and environmental impact in communities. Visit USBIF on the web to find out more at www.usbank.com/cdc (http://www.usbank.com/corporate-and-commercial-banking/solutions/credit-and-financing/impact-finance.html) .
U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation is now operating as U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance. All job postings under U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance reside within the USBCDC organization.
Location Expectations
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
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
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://careers.usbank.com/verification-of-eligibility-for-employment) .
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $238,765.00 - $280,900.00
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
