Assistant Vice President Loan Originations

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (“C-PACE”) financing is a tool used by
property owners and developers to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and
resiliency measures incurred to improve commercial property.


Founded in 2017, PACE Loan Group (PLG) is a leading national direct C-PACE lender.
With an industry-leading balance sheet PLG is focused on originating and servicing C-
PACE loans nationwide. We are on the ground floor of something big - and we want you to be a part of it.


PLG is adding an Assistant Vice President, Originations to our team. Reporting to SVP,
Originations, Matthew McCormack, your day-to-day responsibilities will primarily focus
on sourcing, originating, and closing C-PACE loans.


This role would be based out of our Chicago office on Michigan Avenue. The position
offers you significant upside in a rapidly growing industry. Compensation is comprised of base salary, production-based commissions, and a year-one discretionary bonus during production ramp-up.

What you will do in the role:

This is a sales role dependent on sourcing new loan originations.

  • Identify and develop relationships with real estate developers, mortgage brokers, and third-party service providers.
  • Support the relationship management of existing PLG relationships.
  • Prepare and negotiate C-PACE term sheets.
  • Assist in the initial project review, underwriting, and deal closings.
  • Understand the nuances of various C-PACE programs
  • Other tasks as assigned by your SVP

Skills for success in the role:

  • Autonomy and intrinsic motivation. We are looking a self-starter who thrives in a commission-based and competitive environment.
  • Desire to perform nationwide outreach, including in key target markets.
  • Track record of loan originations and/or deep relationships with developers,
    property owners, and mortgage brokers.
  • Excellent responsiveness and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to independently make decisions in high-stress situations.

Qualified Applicants have/are:

  • 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate debt or equity investment, real estate capital markets, or investment banking.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, finance, business, or related field.
  • Proficient in Excel.
  • An understanding of various components of a commercial real estate capital
    stack.

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