VP of Capital Markets

Overview

This role leads and is accountable for raising corporate-level capital that funds the organization’s platform, development pipeline, and growth strategy. Capital may include corporate and holdco debt, working capital facilities, letters of credit, and equity.

You will serve as the primary relationship manager for banks, private credit funds, infrastructure and impact investors, strategic partners, and other institutional investors. The position works closely with the VP, Project Finance, who leads project-level financings (e.g., construction debt, term debt, tax equity and tax credit transfers) to coordinate the timing, uses, and appropriateness of capital raises; this role owns all corporate-level capital.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the corporate capital plan, aligned to the development pipeline, operating budget, and liquidity targets.
• Lead corporate equity and debt raises end to end, including:
  • Strategy and market positioning
  • Investor outreach
  • Term sheet negotiation
  • Diligence
  • Documentation and closing
• Evaluate and execute strategic capital partnerships, joint ventures, and co-development arrangements with institutional or strategic investors.
• Run structured processes with investment banks where engaged, including managing advisor fees and scope.
• Build and manage a diversified roster of capital providers, including banks, private credit, infrastructure and impact investors, and strategic partners.
• Own corporate capital structure analysis, including:
  • Sources and uses
  • Leverage capacity
  • Dilution
  • Cost of capital
  • Runway
• Mentor Finance team members.
• Represent the organization as an external ambassador to strengthen reputation with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA a plus).
• 10+ years of experience in capital markets, including investment banking, private equity or credit, or corporate finance, with direct experience executing corporate equity or debt raises.
• 3+ years in renewables, energy transition, or infrastructure preferred.
• Track record of leading complex corporate-level equity and/or debt raises.
• Strong established relationships with private credit providers and banks active in renewable energy.
• Advanced financial modeling skills.
• Working knowledge of solar and storage development economics and how project-level financing interacts with corporate capital.
• Experience using generative AI and automation to streamline financial modeling, diligence, and financial reporting, while keeping appropriate human review and controls over outputs.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented self-starter with strong sense of ownership.
• Strong attention to detail and high integrity, with organizational capacity to manage multiple projects and team resources.
• Proven success collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and leading change management across teams and systems.
• Leadership and people management experience, with ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years in renewables, energy transition, or infrastructure.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $220,000-$305,000
• Compensation packages are dependent on a range of factors including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs.
• Paid time off: six weeks/year
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer time off program
• Robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more

Location

Seattle office preferred, open to East Coast remote candidates.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.