Application Guide

How to Apply for Lending and Finance Analyst

at RE-volv

🏢 About RE-volv

RE-volv is a unique nonprofit that leverages clean energy lending to empower other nonprofits, reducing their operational costs and enabling reinvestment in their missions. By working at RE-volv, you directly contribute to climate justice and the democratization of solar energy access for underserved communities.

About This Role

As a Lending and Finance Analyst, you will own the entire lending lifecycle for clean energy projects—from origination to portfolio management—while also supporting investor relations and financial modeling. This role is impactful because your work directly enables nonprofits to go solar, saving them money that can be redirected to their core missions, while also advancing climate-positive investments.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by reviewing a pipeline of loan applications, then moving to underwriting a new deal—analyzing financial statements and preparing a credit memo. Midday, you could be reconciling payment batches in Sage Intacct or updating portfolio performance dashboards in Salesforce. Afternoon might involve a call with an investor to present fund performance metrics or a meeting with the finance team to refine cash flow projections for new capital raising.

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🎯 Who RE-volv Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5+ years of CDFI lending experience, specifically in credit analysis and underwriting for community development or clean energy projects.
  • Possesses a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, with strong financial modeling skills (e.g., complex Excel models for fund analysis).
  • Is proficient in Salesforce, Sage Intacct, bill.com, and Google Sheets, and can streamline loan processing and portfolio monitoring using these tools.
  • Thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment and is passionate about climate justice and renewable energy access for nonprofits.

📝 Tips for Applying to RE-volv

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific CDFI lending experience, especially with clean energy or community development projects—use keywords like 'underwriting,' 'credit memo,' and 'portfolio management'.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your past work to RE-volv's mission of empowering nonprofits through solar energy; mention any experience with nonprofits or climate finance.

3

Showcase your technical skills by listing specific tools (Salesforce, Sage Intacct, bill.com) and describing how you've used them to improve lending operations or reporting.

4

Prepare a brief example of a complex financial model you built (e.g., for fund cash flows or loan loss projections) to demonstrate analytical rigor.

5

Research RE-volv's current projects and portfolio (e.g., on their website) and mention how your skills can help scale their impact—e.g., improving underwriting efficiency or investor reporting.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your CDFI lending experience and how it aligns with RE-volv's model of financing solar for nonprofits.", "Highlight your passion for climate justice and renewable energy, and explain why RE-volv's mission resonates with you personally.", 'Demonstrate your ability to manage end-to-end lending operations, from origination to portfolio monitoring, with specific examples.', 'Showcase your financial modeling skills and experience with tools like Salesforce and Sage Intacct, as these are critical for the role.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about RE-volv's 'Solar Seed Fund' and how they deploy capital to nonprofits—understand the typical loan terms and repayment structure.
  • → Review their impact reports or case studies to see examples of nonprofits they've funded and the cost savings achieved.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the CDFI Fund and New Markets Tax Credits, as these may be relevant to RE-volv's financing structure.
  • → Check out RE-volv's blog or news section for recent partnerships or initiatives that show their growth and strategic direction.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a recent deal you underwrote for a CDFI or community development project—how did you assess credit risk?
2 How would you design a loan servicing workflow in Salesforce to track payments and collections for a portfolio of 50+ loans?
3 Describe a complex financial model you built (e.g., for fund cash flows or IRR analysis) and how you validated its accuracy.
4 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple loan closings simultaneously, and what tools do you use to stay organized?
5 What is your understanding of RE-volv's solar lease model for nonprofits, and how would you explain its financial benefits to a potential borrower?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't apply if you lack CDFI or clean energy lending experience—this role specifically requires 3-5+ years in that niche, and generic finance experience won't suffice.
  • Avoid vague descriptions of your skills; instead, provide concrete examples of underwriting, portfolio management, or modeling for similar projects.
  • Don't overlook the mission—if you're not genuinely passionate about climate justice and nonprofit empowerment, it will show in your application and interviews.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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