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Remote, Oregon, United States
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Crux is the capital platform for the clean economy. We modernize capital raising and deployment for clean energy and critical infrastructure with solutions across advisory, investments, technology, and intelligence.
Our team of 120+ is composed of experts in energy, tax, finance, government, and technology. We have raised $77 million in capital from some of the best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Lowercarbon Capital, New System Ventures, Overture, Ardent Venture Partners, QED, Canapi, and others. These funds are joined by strategic investors including Pattern Energy, Clearway Energy, EDF Renewables, Intersect Power, LS Power, Orsted, Hartree Partners, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, and OMERS Ventures.
Energy demand is growing for the first time in decades, driving an urgent need for more affordable and reliable electricity. More electricity requires new clean energy infrastructure and strong domestic supply chains for minerals and components — as well as large amounts of capital.
Traditional project financing is opaque, fragmented, and analog. At Crux, we’re changing that. Through unmatched insights and expertise, white-glove service, purpose-built tools, and risk underwriting, we power a more prosperous, clean, and secure energy future.
We are scaling quickly and looking for team members who are eager to combine deep expertise with an AI- and tech-forward mindset.
We're hiring a Senior Manager, Strategic Bank Capital — a commercial team member who will help build and manage Crux's relationships with bank capital providers, supporting coverage, pipeline development, and capital formation across debt, preferred equity, tax equity, and structured products. This person will work closely with the Head of Strategic Bank Capital to expand bank participation across the platform, growing into day-to-day ownership of a set of bank relationships over time.
Strategic Bank Capital is Crux's coverage function for bank capital providers, including investor desks, treasury and principal investing groups, bank-sponsored funds and platforms, and warehouse and forward-flow counterparties. The team owns Crux's bank partnerships end to end, shaping demand early in the transaction lifecycle and working hand in hand with product teams across Capital Solutions. This role will help keep each bank relationship organized, responsive, and moving forward — from first engagement through execution and repeat deployment.
Support coverage of Crux's bank counterparties — including investor desks, treasury and principal investing groups, bank-sponsored funds, and warehouse and forward-flow providers.
Partner with the Head of Strategic Bank Capital to help execute Crux's bank coverage strategy and advance priority capital initiatives.
Develop a working understanding of each bank's mandate, appetite, and return thresholds, and help translate it into actionable opportunities across Crux's transaction flow.
Maintain the bank coverage model and target list, mapping bank demand to Crux's capital solutions.
Serve as a day-to-day contact for assigned bank relationships, taking on greater ownership as the role grows.
Prepare for bank meetings — including research, briefing materials, and follow-ups — to keep engagements moving from first conversation to committed capital.
Own the accuracy of the bank pipeline in Crux's CRM and produce regular pipeline and forecasting updates for the team and leadership.
Help maintain relationship continuity as opportunities move from origination to execution, supporting repeat deployment.
Coordinate with Investments, Debt Capital Markets, Tax Credit Markets, and Structuring & Pricing on bank information requests, diligence, and timelines.
Draft bank-facing materials, including tailored decks, one-pagers, and investor updates.
Track bank appetite, pricing, and capacity trends, and share market feedback to inform product development and capital strategy.
Partner with Industry Coverage and Corporate Investor Coverage on account assignments, escalating shared-account questions as needed.
Represent Crux at bank capital conferences and industry events alongside senior team members, and help organize Crux-hosted events.
Identify prospective bank relationships and new capital channels to expand Crux's bank network.
Support the growth of the Strategic Bank Capital team as the organization scales.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or other advanced degree a plus.
5+ years of experience in capital markets, bank coverage, capital formation, project finance, structured finance, or related disciplines, ideally within renewable energy or infrastructure.
Experience at a commercial or investment bank (tax equity, project finance, structured finance, or debt capital markets), an advisory or placement firm, or an institutional investor covering banks.
Experience supporting capital raising or managing relationships with bank counterparties or institutional investors.
Exposure to one or more of the following: tax equity, transferable tax credits, preferred equity, construction or term debt, warehouse or forward-flow facilities, or structured products.
Working fluency in risk, structure, and return drivers, with the ability to engage credibly with bank partners without owning transaction execution.
Highly organized, with a disciplined approach to pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM hygiene.
Clear, concise written and verbal communication, with comfort engaging directly with bank counterparties.
Comfort working independently in a fast-moving, high-growth environment while collaborating closely with deal, product, and leadership teams.
Existing relationships with bank investor desks, treasury, or principal investing groups a plus.
Interest in leveraging technology, AI, and data to modernize bank capital formation.
Familiarity with U.S. Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser regulatory frameworks a plus.
FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 required or willingness to obtain under Crux's broker-dealer sponsorship.
Backing, traction & brand:
We have raised $77 million in capital from some of the best venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Lowercarbon Capital, New System Ventures, Ardent Venture Partners, Pattern, Clearway, EDFR, Intersect, LS Power, Orsted, Hartree Partners, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, and OMERS Ventures.
$500m debt warehouse facility from Nuveen to invest in clean energy.
Have been profitable and are growing exponentially
We have closed over 120+ transactions in just the last 2 years, facilitating billions of dollars of capital flowing into renewables projects
Culture & working dynamic
Remote-first operating model: Work from anywhere in the US and Canada, or work out of our optional offices in DC, NYC, & SF. Optional co-working opportunities with co-workers in, Seattle, Denver, Boston, LA, and beyond.
High growth & high ownership culture: We grow quickly by giving extremely talented people a lot of responsibility.
Best of financial services & technology: We have brought together a team that are experts in clean energy finance, and the best technologies. Use your expertise while getting to be on the cutting edge of applying AI to your day and your clients’ experience.
Regular team offsites: We sustain culture by bringing the entire company together 2 times a year. Individual teams may also meet up more frequently.
Benefits
Healthcare: We cover 100% of premiums for employees with a variety of plans on Aetna (nationwide) and Kaiser (WA and California) and subsidize 70% for dependents (total as a group), if relevant.
Dental & vision: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and 50% for dependents (each), if relevant.
Holidays: 10 company holidays per year.
Paid time off: 20 days per year.
401k: We support a 401k account but don't have a matching program set up at this time (typical for an early-stage startup).
Parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Compensation:
Compensation: $200,000s - $300,000s, depending on years of exp. & revenue scope, not inclusive of equity value.
Stock options in a rapidly growing company.
Values
Care for each other: We want to work on a team where people support each other - in their growth, in their work, and towards our shared mission. When we do that, we have fun.
Build and improve rapidly: We move quickly. To do that, we focus, consistently ask ourselves if we are prioritizing the right things, and execute them as best as possible.
Focus unremittingly on customers: Our first obligation is to our customers and partners, and we keep their needs front and center in everything we do.
Demonstrate ownership: We are all owners of Crux. This is our team, our company, our product and we show that to each other.
Convene a team that reflects the breadth of experiences in the country: We’re building a team with a wide range of backgrounds and a culture where everyone can thrive.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
