Vice President, Structured Finance

Metrus’ market-leading Energy as a Service (EaaS) structure enables enterprises to finance on-site energy and sustainability projects that result in the outcomes of decarbonization, increased resilience and cost savings.

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As Vice President, Structured Finance you will be a member of the Metrus senior leadership team and responsible for the development and implementation of innovative Energy as a Service (EaaS) financing structures that catalyze the growth and drive the profitability of Metrus’ sustainable energy financing platform. You will quickly take on a diverse set of strategic and operational roles, including making direct contributions to deal closings, pricing & credit decisions, financing structures, and contract negotiations. Growing lender relationships as well as developing the financial elements of programs with our ESCO partners will be key areas of focus. You will also play a leading role in helping Metrus expand into new markets and explore new financing structures. To succeed in your role, you will be a strong collaborator who has the drive and creativity to set up new EaaS financing structures.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing innovative financing structures, products and programs to scale Metrus’ EaaS platform into new markets and technologies
• Negotiating and closing structured finance deals and arranging third-party financing that spur Metrus’ investments in sustainable energy projects

• Create and manage new EaaS financing programs and products that support Metrus’ ESCO partners
  
• Actively support sales pursuits, including participation in customer and partner meetings and presentations throughout the sales lifecycle
• Owning and managing project-level cash flow models
• Set project-level pricing to balance maximizing profit and competitiveness
• Leverage lending partnerships to generate business development opportunities
• Direct management of others in Structured Finance roles

Skills

• Strong project finance experience, with experience in renewable energy a plus
• Track record of negotiating and closing structured finance deals and arranging third-party financing, ideally within the clean energy investment community
• Strong attention to detail and ability to own, build, and manage project financial models and excellent excel modeling skills required
• Strategic and creative thinking abilities, which will bring insight, innovation, and urgency to development of new (and improving existing) EaaS financing solutions

Experience

• Industry Expertise: 10+ years in project finance within the energy efficiency or clean energy sector, with an aptitude for project development.
• Commercial Leadership: Strategic and creative thinker who can assess and understand the economic, operational, and environmental benefits of Metrus’ EaaS projects. Ability to succinctly explain the value proposition of Metrus’ EaaS solution to a wide range of customer stakeholders and ESCO partners.
• Complex Negotiations: Highly organized with a proven ability in negotiating intricate legal structures, managing deadlines and tasks, and facilitating complex sustainable project financings.
• Market/Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of energy efficiency and clean energy markets, programs, and policies. Detail-oriented in the presentation of project cash flows and the financial modeling of investments.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.  Experience in third-party project development, EaaS, and clean energy deals is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises 1 or more employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

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Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as well as frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to sit for computer work for extended periods; occasionally climb or balance; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Work is performed primarily indoors.

Salary Range and Benefits

$210,000-$230,000 base salary only. Salary dependent and commensurate with experience and location. Supplemental pay types can include Bonus pay and Commission pay. Benefits include employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, stock option grants, 401k plan, commuter benefits, flexible paid time-off, and paid sick leave.  

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The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Company Description

Since 2009, Metrus Energy (www.metrusenergy.com) has been providing financing solutions to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers for energy efficiency and clean energy projects. Metrus launched the Energy as a Service industry with a pay-for-performance financing model, in which customers benefit from the energy project without having to own the equipment. With a portfolio that spans energy efficiency, cooling and heating systems, and renewable energy solutions including solar and storage, Metrus provides a comprehensive, climate-positive financing solution that pays for all upfront and ongoing project costs, enabling upgrades to aging infrastructure, improving equipment resiliency, and lowering carbon emissions without the capital expense. Metrus is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, America Is All In, and the US Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge and Better Climate Challenge.

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Metrus Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Metrus is committed to anti-racism in all areas that we navigate as a business. Diversity is important to Metrus. We encourage all to apply.