Vice President, Underwriting for Commercial Solar Projects

The Vice President of Underwriting for Commercial Solar Projects at a credit union in Indianapolis will lead the underwriting process for solar project loans. Responsibilities include conducting credit analyses, managing an underwriting team, and presenting to the Executive Leadership Team. Candidates should have a finance/accounting degree, 7 years of commercial credit analysis experience, and strong management skills. Travel up to 25% is required.
About the Company

Join a respected credit union dedicated to community development and sustainable energy solutions.

Industry
Banking

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1995

Employees
201-500

Specialties
• Personal banking
• Business banking/loans
• Checking/savings accounts
• Free rewards checking accounts
• Money market accounts
• Traditional/Roth IRAs
• Personal/credit-building loans
• Affordable home loans
• ATM/debit/credit cards
• Online/mobile banking

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Vice President for Underwriting of Commercial Solar Projects to spearhead the underwriting process for solar project loans. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure the safety and soundness of our solar portfolio while being at the forefront of renewable energy financing. You will conduct in-depth credit and financial analyses, manage a skilled underwriting team, and present insightful credit memoranda to the Executive Leadership Team. Your leadership will be pivotal in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring project compliance, and maintaining high-performance standards across our portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess:
• A Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• At least 7 years of experience in commercial credit analysis and underwriting
• A minimum of 5 years focused on solar or renewable energy transactions
• Strong management skills and a proven track record in commercial solar lending
• Excellent communication skills and travel availability up to 25%

This role is perfect for someone who is adept at financial analysis tools, problem-solving, and keeping abreast of industry trends. You will play a key role in driving our commercial lending efforts and will also have opportunities to engage in special projects. Join us and contribute to a sustainable future!

Hiring Manager Title
SVP, Commercial Lending