**Working Title: Loan Officer** **Job Class: Loan Officer Senior** **Agency: Climate Innovation Finance Authority** + **Job ID** : 87118 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 08/11/2025 + **Closing Date** : 09/02/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Climate Innovation Finance Authority / Climate Innovation Finance Authority–MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Climate Innovation Finance Authority / Investment & Loans + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 10% of the time mostly in the metro area + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. MnCIFA is hiring! MnCIFA is a mission-driven "Green Bank" focused on impact investing with the paramount goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are a new State Agency with the vibe of an entrepreneurial start-up. This job posting will be used to fill up to two (2) positions. We offer a hybrid work environment with three (3) days per week in office and two (2) days of telework. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Our office is located in the Golden Rule Building in downtown St. Paul. As Loan Officer, you will manage all aspects of transactions, including soliciting, reviewing and processing proposed financing requests, facilitating project awards and bringing those requests to close. The Loan Origination Officer will also lead on-going portfolio management and monitoring of investments, and conducting outreach to and building partnerships with diverse stakeholders. Responsibilities include: + Business Development: Conduct outreach to and build partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including community groups, business associations, contractors or vendors, and project developers. + Project Implementation: Solicit, review, and process proposed project financing requests. + Loan Closing and Portfolio Administration: Facilitate project awards and loan closing and conduct on-going portfolio management and monitoring of investments. **Minimum Qualifications** Three (3) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge as a loan officer, loan originator, or in investment management, finance, or a closely related field. + A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, or related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience. + An Advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, or related field is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience. Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following: + Experience in originating and executing transactions in project, infrastructure, and/or structured finance. + Experience in conducting outreach and building partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including community groups, business associations, contractors or vendors, and project developers. **Preferred Qualifications** + Advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field. + Commercial or community bank lending experience. + Experience with collaborative software solutions. (e.g. CRM, Loan Processing or Financial Software) + Thorough understanding of Federal and State tax credits and other incentives for clean energy investment. + Familiarity or experience with clean energy project finance or other financing related structuring and documentation. + Experience or demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability, environmental justice, climate action, and/or economic development. **Physical Requirements** Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer. **Additional Requirements** Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to your appointment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.