--- title: 'Managing Director, Tax Credit Markets at Crux' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/managing-director-tax-credit-markets-crux-united-states-11g2cse0cmwh' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Managing Director, Tax Credit Markets at Crux - **Company:** Crux - **Location:** United States - **Compensation:** $500k–$700k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-02-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cruxclimate/ec6bbf3a-d28a-4d18-b324-fa08a8424bbf/application **Skills:** Renewable energy project finance, Tax credit underwriting, Risk management, Inflation Reduction Act knowledge, IRS tax codes, Financial analysis, Legal document review, Underwriting policy formulation, Big 4 background, Renewable energy project finance experience, Banking experience, Underwriting experience, Underwater experience > Lead the Commercial team's Tax Credit Advisory division by managing underwriting processes for renewable energy projects. This role involves assessing credit eligibility, developing underwriting policies, mentoring staff, and building relationships with major tax credit buyers to scale transaction volume and network... ## Job description We’re financing the future of energy 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. An inflection point in American energy and manufacturing 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. The Opportunity We are adding a Managing Director, Tax Credit Markets to our Commercial team to rapidly scale our network of buyers, and execute more transactions. ## What you'll do - Lead the early review of potential renewable tax credit transactions, assess completeness of the underwriting package. - Collaborate with project developers to gather necessary information and documentation. - Oversee the production of and evaluate diligence memorandums for clean energy tax credits to ensure compliance with regulations, including eligibility criteria, prevailing wage & apprenticeship requirements, etc. - Responsible for maintaining an extensive level of knowledge of transaction structuring, clean energy tax credit industry rules and regulations to inform underwriting decisions. - Formulate standard, comprehensive underwriting policies by credit type. - Build and scale a high-performing team of underwriting principals and senior managers to support growing transaction volume. - Mentor and develop junior talent, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and deep subject matter expertise. - Develop and lead initiatives to improve the underwriting process, including leveraging technology and tools, in collaboration with internal teams such as product engineering, legal, marketing - Analyze financial, technical and legal documents and project feasibility to determine credit eligibility. - Review tax credit insurance policies to ensure adequate risk mitigation. - Conduct risk assessments to identify potential issues with credit claims. - Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for approval or denial of credits. - Contribute to the development of long-term client relationships with tax and finance leaders at the largest F250 tax credit buyers - Build net new relationships for Crux through conferences, networking, outreach, our extensive partnerships, and inbound - Be a trusted expert in the market by speaking on webinars, on panels at conferences, and more ## What you bring - 14+ years of experience in financial services, renewable energy, or comparable experience - Renewable energy project finance, banking or Big 4 background preferred - Strong understanding of the Inflation Reduction Act, related IRS tax codes, renewable energy industry, underwriting, and risk management - Detail oriented with strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills - Detailed knowledge of critical aspects of renewable energy project underwriting, including equipment and performance review as well as a baseline understanding of U.S. energy markets including regulatory structures, physical and synthetic forms of power agreements and derivatives, as well as renewables-focused regional incentives. - Well-developed analytical skills which includes the ability to simplify and distill complex problems and issues. - Effective listener and advanced communication skills, both oral and written. - Project management experience, desire to build out a new initiative, lead a team at a growing company - Team-oriented, ability to collaborate across multiple internal and external groups, spanning both commercial teams and technology teams - Unrivaled relationship building skills; you build trust quickly and communicate clearly - Excited about the idea of a rapid-growth environment with a lot of autonomy, flexibility - You’re not afraid to roll-up your sleeves and build things yourself - Willing to travel, 25% - Contribute to and help build team culture - FINRA SIE, Series 79 and 63 required or willingness to obtain under Crux’s broker-dealer sponsorship ## What we bring - 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. - Profitable and are growing exponentially - Closed over 130+ 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 (open), NYC (opening Q1’26). Optional co-working opportunities with co-workers in Bay Area, 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. - AI learning stipend: $5,000 towards AI learning and development - Compensation: - Total cash compensation: $500,000s - $700,000s, depending on years of exp. & revenue scope, not inclusive of equity value. - Opportunity to exceed bonus targets based on team and individual performance. - Stock options in a rapidly growing company. ## Our 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. ## About Crux ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Crux is the capital platform for the clean economy, modernizing how clean energy developers, manufacturers, and investors raise and deploy capital. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) – has raised ~$77M in venture capital and a $500M debt facility - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (also listed as Washington, DC in some sources – conflicting reports) - **Founded**: 2023 - **Founders**: Allen Kramer (Co-founder & COO); the CEO is a co-founder (name not publicly disclosed in available sources) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Clean energy finance, capital markets, financial technology (Fintech), sustainable infrastructure - **Target customers**: Developers, sponsors, manufacturers of clean energy; tax credit buyers and investors; lenders; legal teams; intermediaries and tax advisors - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Modernize capital raising and deployment for clean energy and critical infrastructure with solutions across advisory, investments, technology, and intelligence.” – [cruxclimate.com/about](https://www.cruxclimate.com/about) ## Products & Services - **Transferable Tax Credits**: Platform to buy, sell, and manage transferable tax credits with price discovery, diligence, and contracting. - **Tax Equity & Preferred Equity**: Investment structures underwritten by Crux’s team of experts. - **Debt Capital Markets**: Advisory and execution for construction, bridge, permanent, and other loan structures. - **Market Intelligence**: Data and insights built on $55 billion in transaction data, covering pricing, demand, and regulatory trends. - **Crux Platform (Software)**: AI-powered workflow software for deal execution, including a data room that is reported to close deals 30%+ faster. - **Advisory Services**: Expert guidance across the full capital stack for clean energy projects. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metrics**: Annual Revenue: $2.6M (as per LinkedIn). Total Funding: ~$77M in venture equity (Seed, Series A, Series B) plus a $500M debt facility (2025–2026). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz (led Series A), Lowercarbon Capital (led Series B), Ardent Venture Partners (led Seed), Nuveen, New System Ventures. 26+ total investors. - **Growth Signals**: - Team of 95+ employees (86 per LinkedIn as of mid-2026). - Processed $55B+ in transaction data and executed 150+ transactions. - Claims 30%+ faster deal closes using its platform. - Opened presence in Canada and India. - Added a $500M debt facility in 2025 to scale tax credit investments. ## Competitive Advantages - **Unique data moat**: $55B in proprietary transaction data and 150+ executed transactions, enabling market-leading intelligence. - **Full-stack capital platform**: Covers transferable tax credits, tax/preferred equity, and debt capital markets – a one-stop shop. - **AI-powered technology**: Reduces friction and speed of deal execution (30%+ faster data room). - **Expert team**: 95+ professionals drawn from energy, financial markets, government, and software. - **Market timing**: Capitalizes on the surge in clean energy investment ($300B+/year) and the rising complexity of tax credit transferability. ## Strategic Focus - Scale the platform to handle a larger share of the $300B+ annual clean energy project finance market. - Expand debt capital markets and tax equity offerings. - Deepen market intelligence and AI capabilities. - Grow the team across engineering, product, advisory, and government affairs. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first**: Work from anywhere in the US and Canada with a remote setup stipend. - **Benefits**: 100% employee health coverage, competitive salary & equity, generous paid vacation, travel stipend for three yearly onsites. - **Culture**: Values include ownership, customer focus, rapid iteration, diversity, and mutual care. - **Growth stage**: Early-stage company (founded 2023) with strong VC backing, offering significant ownership and impact. - **Engineering culture**: 13% of staff in technical roles; active hiring for GTM Engineer, Senior Product Marketing Manager, and other roles. ## Sources 1. [cruxclimate.com/about](https://www.cruxclimate.com/about) 2. [cruxclimate.com](https://www.cruxclimate.com/) 3. [cruxclimate.com/careers](https://www.cruxclimate.com/careers) 4. [cbinsights.com/company/crux-climate](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/crux-climate) 5. 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