Principal, Debt Capital Markets

Crux is the capital markets platform changing the way clean energy and manufacturing projects are financed in the U.S. Crux’s capital markets platform, software platform, market intelligence, and expert team help developers and manufacturers unlock financing.

Our team of 65+ is composed of experts in renewable energy, project & corporate finance, tax equity and tax credits, policy, and technology and AI.

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.

Energy demand is growing for the first time in 20 years, driven by surging manufacturing, transportation, electrification, and data centers. Simultaneously, hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested in domestic supply chains for critical minerals and components. Developers and manufacturers will require trillions of dollars in capital to meet growing needs.

Before Crux, the capital markets supporting this transformation remained opaque, fragmented, and complex. At Crux, we recognized the missing infrastructure: a central capital markets platform designed specifically for the next century of American energy and industry. We unlock faster decision making, lower cost of capital, and accelerated investment.

The Principal, Debt Capital Markets role focuses on nurturing and expanding Crux’s developer network as it relates to every stage of renewable developers capital needs. This role requires a passion for the clean energy transition, a builder’s mindset, and a commitment to delivering results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You thrive on solving complex problems and working collaboratively across teams to drive meaningful impact.

• Deep knowledge of structuring and executing debt/equity transactions, with the ability to lead complex deals, ideally in the renewables space.

• Strong understanding of financial product dynamics and investor motivations.

• Ability to innovate and evolve transaction structures to meet market demand.

• Exceptional relationship-building abilities with developers, lenders, and investors.

• Ability to independently manage end-to-end deal processes and align stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with the capability to refine and execute go-to-market strategies.

• 8+ years of applicable experience.

• Build and scale Capital Markets Product offering

• Drive the growth of Crux’s second business line, ensuring its rapid adoption in 2025-2026.

• Serve as a product specialist, advising developers on structuring, due diligence, and executing capital markets transactions.

• Lead transaction execution, including deal structuring, market strategy, and diligence processes.

• Work independently with counterparties and internal teams to ensure seamless transaction processes and closings.

• Gather and synthesize feedback from developers, manufacturers, and investors to inform product iterations and capital markets strategy.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to design software solutions that enhance transaction efficiency.

• Contribute to webinars, whitepapers, and industry conferences to position Crux as a leader in capital markets.

• Support the rollout of new capital markets offerings through formalized processes and marketing initiatives.

• 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.

  • Have been profitable and are growing exponentially

  • We have closed over 120+ 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 3 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.

• Compensation:

  • Total cash compensation: $300,000s-$500,000s, 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.

• 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.