Responsibilities:

The Associate will work alongside the Capital Markets team members. Specific duties will include:

·           Support the execution and structuring of financing transactions, including construction and term debt, tax equity, corporate facilities, minority equity sales and interest rate management.

·           Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for renewable energy projects, including underwriting analysis and returns sensitivities.

·           Manage financial due diligence processes from initial discussions to closing, working closely with consultants, internal and external counsel, technical, and development teams.

·           Review project documentation used to support consultant reports and due diligence responses.

·           Coordinate deliverables and reporting across cross-functional teams in support of financial close.

·           Communicate professionally with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including C-level executives, financing institutions, and investors.

·           Support the coordination of amendments, consents and other requests on executed financing agreements.

·           Work collaboratively across the business to provide financing guidance and support, including potential project acquisitions and offtake pricing with Commercial teams.  

Requirements:

·         Knowledge of renewable energy development

·         Experience in project finance and tax equity transactions.

·         Passion for renewables and a keen interest in being a part of the climate change solution.

·         Proven transaction experience in the energy, infrastructure or real estate sectors, preferably at a developer, operating company, private equity, management consulting, or banking

·         Strong financial modeling skills and ability to gather, organize, and draw conclusions from data

·         Excellent organizational and project management skills

·         Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

·         Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, and identify critical items.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         2-4+ years of experience with a focus on project finance

·         1+ years of Renewable Energy experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA is a plus

·         Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, solar energy technologies, and project finance principles

·         Proficiency and proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel.

·         Ability to work from one the company’s office (Washington, D.C.; Salt Lake City, UT; Portland, OR; or Los Angeles, CA) minimum of 3 days a week.

·         Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits:  

- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (with no premiums)

- 401(k) plan

- Annual bonus eligibility

- Flexible work hours

- Unlimited Paid Time Off

- Wellness Credit

- Life and LD&D Insurance

- Employee Resource Groups

- Professional Development Opportunities