Capital Markets Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of capital funding activities, from initial strategy formulation to closing and post-close compliance.

• Spearhead due diligence and closing procedures, organizing and presenting project information to financing partners while monitoring conditions precedent up to closing.

• Create and manage comprehensive funding timelines, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure timely execution.

• Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams, including legal, tax, accounting, development, engineering, finance, and other relevant functions to support financing milestones.

• Assist in the structuring and negotiation of project financing agreements, encompassing tax equity, construction debt, and term debt facilities.

• Act as the primary day-to-day liaison with tax equity investors, lenders, external counsel, and other financing counterparts.

• Address outstanding items and escalate issues that may affect funding timelines.

• Proactively identify potential funding risks and devise mitigation strategies, including coordinating waivers, consents, amendments, or alternative solutions.

• Develop and maintain intricate financial models, including project finance models, DCF analysis, and valuation assessments.

• Create financial models and marketing materials for debt and tax equity origination activities.

• Assess structures and term sheets and assist in term negotiations.

• Provide regular updates to both internal and external stakeholders regarding project status and developments.

• Contribute to the mentorship of the team’s Associates.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• 5-8 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related area.

• Experience in the renewable energy sector is highly advantageous.

• Demonstrated experience in project finance for infrastructure or energy projects, ideally utilizing the Solar Investment Tax Credit.

• Proficiency in financial modeling software (e.g., Excel) and financial analysis tools.

• Strong comprehension of project finance principles, including debt, equity, and tax equity structures.

• Familiarity with renewable energy financing mechanisms, such as power purchase agreements (PPAs) and tax credits.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a capacity for strategic and critical thinking.

• Excellent project management skills, capable of handling complex processes efficiently.

• Exceptional analytical skills, able to interpret complex financial data and offer actionable insights.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

• Strong interpersonal abilities and the capability to foster relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonus.

• Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability) are fully covered by Nautilus.

• 401(k) plan available with employer matching.

• Occasional travel.