Vice President, Credit Risk & Asset Management

About Climate United

Climate United will use funding from the EPA under the Inflation Reduction Act to rapidly deploy low- and zero-emission products, technologies, and services to all American communities in order to (1) reduce GHG emissions and other forms of air pollutants; (2) bring direct benefits to American communities in the form of energy security, energy savings, cleaner air, and quality jobs; and (3) transform the capital markets so they can drive an equitable clean energy transition at scale. Visit Climate United (weareclimateunited.org) for more information. Initially, Climate United will focus its investments in Distributed Power Generation and Storage, Building Decarbonization and Electric Transportation. Calvert Impact, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (“Calvert Impact”), is sole member of Climate United. The successful candidate will be employed by Calvert Impact or one of its subsidiaries.

Job Description:

Climate United is seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to join our team as the VP of Credit Risk and Asset Management. This role will be pivotal in shaping and executing Climate United’s credit extension, credit risk monitoring, asset servicing and management, risk analysis, and reporting programs across our portfolios. The Senior Director will play a key role in the development and execution of our credit and investment strategies.

Preferred Location: We strongly prefer candidates in the New York or Washington, DC metro areas.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: Lead the ongoing development and implementation of Climate United’s investment and credit policies to ensure a balance between credit risk, financial return, and impact across our lending portfolios.
2. Loan Structuring, Underwriting, and Approval: Administer and review loans and loan commitments to ensure adherence to policy guidelines and adequate documentation for collateral security.
3. Risk Management & Financial Oversight: Develop and refine financial models to evaluate investment scenarios and mitigate risks.
4. Credit and Portfolio Risk Management: Oversee timely preparation and accuracy of quarterly and annual portfolio reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
5. Internal Policy Development: Design and implement investment and credit policies and guidelines tailored to each market segment.
6. Process, Policies, and Systems: Lead the development and implementation of credit extension and management policies, procedures, and systems.
7. Loan Servicing: Supervise loan operations team that manages, processes, and closes the Climate United portfolio of loans.
8. Industry Engagement: Represent Climate United at industry conferences and through external communications.
9. Team Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to the Investments Team.
10. Deal Management: Oversee the management of classified assets, including restructuring troubled loans and implementing work-outs as necessary.
11. Strategic Vision: Stay informed on industry trends, sectoral developments, and credit risk dynamics.
12. Investment Committee Participation: Serve as a member of Climate United’s Investment Committee.

Required Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial lending, renewable energy debt financing, structured finance, and/or project finance.
2. Demonstrated experience in leading teams, managing complex projects, and driving strategic outcomes.
3. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
4. Deep understanding of renewable energy sectors, investment trends, and risk management strategies.
5. Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
6. Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
7. A strong commitment to inclusive greenhouse gas reduction and a passion for driving impactful investments in underserved markets.