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

Job Description Summary Manage a team of energy infrastructure analysts responsible for project intake, initial underwriting, and due diligence to assess fit for applicable investors. Responsibilities Validate financial models for utility‑scale and distributed renewable energy projects, including revenue structure, reasonableness of 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. Work with the Transaction Team to 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 achieve its strategic objectives. Represent RJREI at select conferences; travel is required but limited to less than 25% of the time. Conduct ad‑hoc research, respond to investor requests, and perform other tasks critical to the platform’s operations. Knowledge & General Skills – Minimum Requirements Advanced MicrosoftExcel modeling skills, including complex functions and the ability to review and analyze large models for consistency and reliability. Expertise in financial, tax, accounting, and investment concepts, including partnership and transfer transactions in the renewable energy space. Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Client‑focused service orientation with urgency, practicality, accountability and integrity. Ability to evaluate complex situations and make independent decisions on significant matters. Self‑motivated intellectual curiosity. Experience with renewable‑energy infrastructure and related project finance. Experience, Qualifications & Education 5+ years in a similar role or comparable experience in renewable energy, accounting, and/or finance. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or a related field. Relevant experience in sell‑side (sponsor/broker) or buy‑side (investor) project finance 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 feedback and continuously improve. Flexible attitude and ability to multitask. Strong time‑management and prioritization skills. Excellent written, verbal communication and English skills. Team‑player mindset with a helpful, hardworking approach. Unparalleled honesty and integrity; client‑first mentality. Additional Information Travel: less than 25% of the time. Work style: Resident. Compensation: Base salary or wages with potential additional components such as cash or equity, discretionary bonuses or commissions. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, disability benefits, retirement savings, paid time off (including vacation, holidays, sick leave) and parental leave. EEO Statement The Company is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr 485 Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments, Inc.