Analyst - Structured Finance

Location: Candidates must be in Denver, CO or San Fransisco, CA - offers a relocation package if needed  

As a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with a mission to help drive the world's transition to low carbon energy.  

With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the team, you will 'be the change' on the world's energy transition to a more sustainable future.  

We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Own the project finance model for tax equity and debt financing processes from the initial capital raising stage through commercial operation date  
• Prepare marketing materials for potential tax equity and debt providers  
• Maintain transaction data rooms, coordinate due diligence process across the organization, and manage 3rd party consultants and stakeholders for M&A, debt and tax equity financing processes.  
• Verify project inputs in financial models with internal subject matter experts related to revenue, operating expenses and capital expenditures   
• Assist with negotiating term sheets by converting prospective terms into modeled analyses, and reviewing the accuracy of final tax equity and debt model inputs in the definitive documentation  
• Help prepare investment committee presentations at key milestones in project lifecycle including term sheet execution and financial close   
• Provide analytical support to various groups internally at key project milestones such PPA execution, design optimization, module procurement, and EPC contract negotiation   
• Closely follow industry trends and competitors, including deal flow and transactions  
• Other ad-hoc tasks as they arise  

Knowledge and Skillset  

• Outstanding financial modeling skills   
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including comfort interacting with internal management and financing counterparties  
• Knowledge of tax equity and debt structures in the renewable energy space; or conceptual understanding of power markets preferred  
• Knowledge of VBA (a plus)  

   

Qualifications & Experience  

• 0-1 years' experience in a transactional role (internships included), preferably in investment banking, working for a renewable energy development company (preferred), or in another role performing detailed financial analyses  
• Bachelor's degree, ideally in a quantitative field  
• A modelling test will be administered during the interview process  

Personal qualities   

• Strong attention to detail and very organized  
• Strong time management skills working with multiple stakeholders on tight timelines  
• Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles  
• Self-starter that takes initiative to optimize  work products  
• Ability and desire to work cross-functionally within the organization  
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Renewable energy advocate