Loan Origination Associate - Washington, DC

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Location: Hybrid position within following areas -

• Washington D.C.
• Baltimore, MD
• Richmond, VA

The Clean Energy and Infrastructure Advisory (CE&I) team within JLL’s Public Institutions Group is seeking a Loan Origination Associate to provide support to our US Department of Energy client. The CE&I team provides high-quality financial advisory services to public agencies, lenders, and investors on financings primarily in the transportation, energy, and water infrastructure sectors, as well as other sustainability technologies.  The team works primarily with government clients and advises them on matters related to complex financial structures, including non-recourse project financing and public-private partnerships (P3s), as well as municipal and corporate financings. The team regularly serves as financial advisor on infrastructure financing transactions ranging in size up to $2 billion and provides other related services, including project development, procurement assistance, financial feasibility analysis, risk management assistance, restructuring and workouts, loan portfolio management, and programmatic assistance.

What this job involves - The Loan Origination Associate provide project finance assistance on loan origination, due diligence, financial structuring, negotiations, and funding commitment associated with high-value loans for; (i) innovative or commercially ready clean energy generation, (ii) manufacturing projects, (iii) e-mobility, and (iv) advanced technology vehicle and component manufacturing projects. Support credit risk analysis of prospective borrowers and guarantors of projects to determine viability of loan repayment.  Support the loan origination lead in managing the deal team, including the technical, legal, regulatory, economic, commercial, and financial feasibility aspects of a transaction from in-take phase, due-diligence, presentation to credit committee for approval, negotiation of loan terms, and funding.

• Assist in financial and underwriting and origination activities to support the Loan Programs Office
• Provide research support on market and industry sectors across various new projects and markets sectors; Provide research and data analysis support to Origination transactions; Provide research and data analysis support on market and industry sectors
• Complete performance analysis and review all reports, including performance, for accuracy and works with Operations to ensure accurate reporting
• Conduct financial analysis, financial modeling and due diligence for projects applying for a loan
• Assist Origination Division in gathering information on specific transactions and aggregating, compiling, and presenting this information; Assist Origination Division personnel in providing financial analyses, including but not limited to spreading financials, reviewing and analysis of financial positions and exposure, loan reviews, etc.
• Assist personnel in gathering information on specific transactions, sectors, and industries and aggregating, compiling, and presenting this information
• Analyze various types of data and prepares reports based on research results and research project-related issues as requested (e.g., rating agency reports)

Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications

Desired Experience and Technical Skills:

Required -

• Pursuant to Federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. Citizens and be able to pass standard government-sponsored credit and background checks. Some contractors may be required to have elevated security clearances based on the nature of their work, ex: Nuclear, Information Technology, etc.
• Must have a Bachelor’s with 5 years of experience or Master’s with 3 years of experience
• Minimum of three years of analyzing, negotiating, and/or structuring loan transactions in a lending environment
• Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of fundamental business writing
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Train new staff on procedures as necessary
• Is well organized, possesses the ability to prioritize appropriately, and is adept at time management

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Estimated total compensation range for this position is:

95,000.00 – 110,000.00 USD per year

The pay range listed is a total compensation range including bonus, if applicable.  The provided range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

On-site –Washington, DC

Job Tags:

Sustainability

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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