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11 Mar 2025

Our parent company, LHi Group, releases the 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report

At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of LHi Group, a global specialist in talent solutions, and even prouder to share that our parent company has just released its first-ever Impact & Sustainability Report, an exciting milestone that reflects our collective commitment to a more sustainable future. A Year of Progress: Sustainability and Social Responsibility in 2024 For those of us working in clean energy and clean tech recruitment, sustainability is more than just a corporate initiative, it’s at the heart of everything we do. That’s why LHi’s 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report is particularly meaningful. It showcases the group’s outstanding achievements across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, diversity and inclusion efforts, and responsible business growth. Key highlights from the report include: Record-breaking fundraising efforts: LHi Group raised an incredible £26,894 for charitable causes, reinforcing our culture of giving back and driving social impact. Strengthening diversity & inclusion: LHi-IN, our dedicated DEI initiative, expanded to include eight thriving communities, providing a platform for employees to engage, learn, and drive meaningful change. A focus on sustainability: LHi continues to integrate ESG into business decisions, from internal policies to industry partnerships, ensuring we contribute to a cleaner, greener future. Empowering women in leadership: The launch of the Women’s Sales Board marked a major step toward achieving 50/50 gender representation in leadership within five years. Technology-driven impact: AI-powered recruitment solutions enhance our ability to connect top talent with organisations making a difference in clean energy and beyond. What this means for Clean Energy talent solutions For us at Piper Maddox, this report reaffirms our mission: To power the clean energy transition by connecting the best talent with the companies leading the charge. With LHi doubling down on ESG commitments and sustainable recruitment, we are better positioned than ever to support clients and candidates who share our passion for a net-zero future. As we step into 2025, we are excited to align with LHi’s key strategic goals: Expanding sustainable recruitment practices to ensure we place candidates in roles that drive real environmental impact. Enhancing AI-driven hiring solutions to streamline the recruitment process and deliver even greater value to clients and candidates. Growing our presence in high-demand clean energy and clean tech markets, particularly in North America, where investment in renewables and grid transformation is accelerating. Looking Ahead The release of LHi Group’s Impact Report is more than just a reflection on the past, it’s a commitment to the future. At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of an organisation that prioritises sustainability, DEI, and responsible business practices. We invite our clients, candidates, and industry partners to explore the full LHi Group Impact & Sustainability Report.

Director/Manager of Project Finance - Clean Energy

Negotiable

Solar

San Francisco, California

Permanent

Hybrid

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Director/Manager of Project Finance - Clean Energy

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)

Piper Maddox is partnered with a leading firm at the center of the rapidly growing tax credit and clean energy financing market, projected to exceed $60 billion by 2030.

About the Firm:

Collaborates with Fortune 500 buyers, clean energy firms (IPPs, developers, manufacturers), and financial institutions
Strong Growth & Profitability - Raised seed funding in 2022, consistently scaling
Major Industry Impact - Transferred several billion in tax credits across 8+ technologies
Record-Setting Transactions - Facilitated $3.5B+ in tax credit transfers in 2024 alone

This firm is expanding its Transactions Team and seeking a Manager/Director to lead Sell-Side operations, working directly with developers & IPPs to source deals and guide them through financing.

Professional Experience:

Project Finance / Structured Finance experience (Associate, Director, or VP level)
Background in Renewable Energy, Investment Banking, or Private Equity
Ability to Drive Deals & Build Relationships - not just execution; this role requires outreach and business development
Top 10% Performer - seeking A-players who thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Benefits:

Competitive salary, bonuses, equity, dental and vision coverage
Stock Options
Unlimited PTO
High-Growth - Scaling rapidly in a $60B+ market
High-Impact - Structure tax credit transactions & expand the platform

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