Director (Clean Energy Finance, Business Development)

NYCEEC is hiring a Director for Clean Energy Finance and Business Development, focusing on managing customer inquiries for debt financing and developing new business opportunities. The role requires strong leadership and finance skills, with a minimum of seven years of experience. NYCEEC operates in a hybrid model, working two days in-office and remotely for the remainder. The position is expected to start around May 2025.
Background

The New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC), the country’s first local green bank, is a non-profit specialty financier of projects that save energy and reduce greenhouse gases. NYCEEC’s team is passionate about its mission to deliver financing solutions and advance markets for energy efficiency and clean energy in communities. For more information go to https://nyceec.com.

Position Overview

NYCEEC is seeking a Director or Associate Director (depending on level of experience) to join our team, lending expertise to Business Development functions and working closely with other members of the NYCEEC team. The Director will report to NYCEEC’s Head of Business Development.

The NYCEEC team works in a hybrid model, presently in the office two days per week and remote the remainder. NYCEEC’s office is in midtown Manhattan.

The anticipated start of this position is May 2025, but it is possible for the position to start earlier or later.

Key Responsibilities

As a senior member of a small but innovative and impactful organization, the successful candidate will support key NYCEEC functions as a financial intermediary.

Business Development
• Manage customer inquiries for debt financing from the inquiry stage through loan closing and take a lead role in underwriting the transaction in collaboration with other NYCEEC team members and financial, legal, and technical advisors
• Attend industry conferences and functions to develop and maintain customer relationships and originate new business opportunities
• Identify strategies for NYCEEC to source new loan opportunities or create new partnerships that advance NYCEEC’s goals and mission
• Gather market intelligence and insight to be shared with the organization
• Manage junior staff members on a transactional basis and work to promote their development and skill building

Qualifications
• A strong interest in NYCEEC’s mission and the transition to a clean energy economy
• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional work experience (e.g., project finance, commercial lending, corporate finance, real estate, or related field). A Master’s degree in a related field viewed favorably

Skills and Attributes
• Strong leadership, management, and finance skills
• Effective communication and relationship management skills appropriate for interactions with the Board, lenders, and partners spanning the private, public, and not-for-profit sector
• Experience with multiple functions of a typical financial intermediary including business development, credit analysis and loan underwriting, and loan restructuring
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to manage junior team members, and a willingness to “roll up sleeves” as needed to help complete projects

Please note that this position description contains a general list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. It is not exhaustive and does not represent a contract for employment. NYCEEC reserves the right to modify the position description at any time.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000 per year. NYCEEC also offers a discretionary bonus (~10% pool) based on annual organizational and individual performance. NYCEEC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off / paid sick leave (starting at up to four weeks each year with increases based on years of service)
• Medical insurance Platinum plan (80-90% of the premium paid by NYCEEC) and Dental (85-90% of the premium paid by NYCEEC)
• Vision and life insurance (100% of the premium paid by NYCEEC)
• 401(k) plan with NYCEEC matching employer contributions
• Pre-Tax Transit Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To Apply

Qualified candidates may apply for this position here: https://nyceec.com/careers. Please tell us how you learned of this position, why you are interested in this position at NYCEEC, and what makes you a great candidate for this role.

Please submit your application by March 15, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early. Please be patient as our staff reviews your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, recruiters, or search firms, please.

Please DO NOT include photographs of yourself with your application. Applications including an applicant’s photograph will be discarded.

New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will work to ensure that our staff and board reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and give members of our own organization and groups that we serve opportunities to have their voices heard. We will strive to collaborate with the stakeholder groups where we do business.