Business Development Officer

About TWAIN Financial Partners

Twain Financial Partners is an investment management firm located in St. Louis, MO with over $4 billion in assets under management within the public-private partnership sector. The firm works with a wide variety of investment types, specializing in tax credit, structured debt, and real estate transactions. Twain works closely with financial institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals to structure and manage investments that offer both attractive economic return and social benefits.

Job Overview

The Business Development position is responsible for originating transactions on behalf of Twain’s investment business lines, with an emphasis on property assessed clean energy (“PACE”) financing. Twain’s existing investment lines include, but are not limited to, Historic Tax Credit, PACE, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects. As an integral member of Twain’s investments team, this position will work closely with the Director of Business Development, the Director of PACE Financing, and third-party professionals to successfully develop a strong pipeline of new business and investment opportunities. This full-time position can be located in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington D.C. and work remotely. Approximately 25% travel is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and develop strategic relationships with real estate developers, brokers, banks, and other third-party professionals, with an emphasis on the east coast
• Prepare and negotiate project-level term sheets and cash flow models for prospective projects
• Assist with initial project review, underwriting, and closing matters
• Regularly coordinate with internal underwriting, project management, and asset management teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or finance
• Applicants must be extremely detail oriented, a self-starter, and able to work independently
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• High comfort level with presenting to large and small groups
• Minimum three years of experience in real estate or finance is preferred
• Prior business development or sales experience in real estate finance is preferred