Senior Associate, Project Finance | Renewable Developer

Role: Senior Associate, Project Finance & M&A

Company Overview

Our client, a renewable energy developer specialized in utility scale solar and storage. They’re owned by one of the largest PE funds in the sector. Currently with an impressive operational portfolio and growing, they are looking for a seasoned finance professional looking to grow and expand their skills.

Job Overview

Our client is looking to bring on a Senior Associate who can support with Project Finance, M&A and asset sale transactions. Primarily this individual will support the sale of the operational portfolio and assist with financing the development assets. A strong background in financial modeling, M&A, and Capital Markets in renewable energy is essential for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead financial modeling, analysis, and due diligence activities as part of a deal team for project and portfolio acquisitions, joint ventures, and other development partnership opportunities
• Actively participate in tax equity and debt project financings with Freestone Renewables team, managing modeling, assisting in financier due diligence, and contributing to structuring and negotiations
• Build, refine, and maintain financial models for in-house solar and energy storage development projects
• Support evaluations and analysis of power offtake opportunities to determine offer pricing and structures, in close conjunction with commercial and development teams
• Prepare presentations for management and Board of Directors regarding acquisitions, project financings and key strategic project decisions

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or economics
• 2-4 years of project finance, investment banking, advisory, and/or other capital markets experience in renewable energy, power, or other infrastructure finance industries
• Hands-on experience preforming financial analysis for U.S. renewable energy project financings and/or M&A transactions
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analytics, including financial modelling skills from scratch, project finance, and corporate finance
• Passion for renewable energy industry, with a general understanding and familiarity with US power markets and wind, solar, and/or energy storage project development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop effective and concise presentation materials
• Must have legal authorization to work in the US