Vice President, Renewable Energy Tax Equity Relationship Banker

Vice President Renewable Energy Tax Credit Sale-Leaseback Banker

Huntington National Bank ("HNB") is seeking a Vice President level banker specialized in renewable energy tax credit sale-leaseback transactions. In-depth knowledge of the renewable energy finance market and extensive transaction experience in renewable energy project finance, strong structuring, pricing, negotiation, and documentation skills required. Ideal candidates should have experience in renewable energy project finance and strong skills in structuring and negotiation.

The renewables energy tax credit team is part of Renewable Energy Finance team within the broader Project Finance and Infrastructure group. Renewable Energy Finance leads the sourcing, structuring, negotiating, documenting, and closing of sale-leaseback. The Banker will support senior relationship manager originating, structuring, and closing sale-leaseback transactions for renewable energy assets.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the sourcing and developing of new transaction opportunities
• Support the sourcing and developing of new sponsor/developer relationships
• Assist HNB senior relationship managers on renewable energy financing opportunities with existing and prospective bank clients
• Lead pre-commitment transaction diligence
• Create competitive and profitable proposals using debt and tax equity financing structures
• Represent and be accountable for transactions in HNB
• Support financial, commercial, and technical due diligence, including navigating complex documentation like participation agreements, leases, and tax indemnification agreements
• Support building and reviewing complex financial models for sale-leasebacks (Section 467) to optimize tax equity economics, including depreciation and cash/income waterfalls.
• Lead negotiation of transaction documents
• Interact with external counsel, independent engineer, appraiser, and other consultants on pre-closing transaction diligence
• Lead transaction closing process in coordination with HNB Operations
• Interact with sponsors on post-closing items and requests
• Interact with lead banks and participant banks on post-closing items and requests

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or work experience
• 5+ years in project finance, tax equity, equipment finance, or renewable energy banking
• Deep understanding of renewable energy tax equity regulation, IRC Section 48 Investment Tax Credits, and IRS rules regarding equipment lease transactions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated structuring, negotiation, and documentation skills in tax equity transactions
• Strong organizational, analytical, and due diligence skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong working experience with ABC pricing software
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel

Exempt Status: Yes (not eligible for overtime pay)

Applications Accepted Through: 09/03/2026

Workplace Type: Office

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $175,000 Annual Salary

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.