Senior Associate, Energy Transactions – Capital Formation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Assess investment prospects in renewable energy infrastructure, encompassing solar, storage, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen.

• Conduct financial modeling and in-depth analysis of project economics, cash flows, tax attributes, and risk-adjusted returns.

• Underwrite tax equity and other project finance transactions to maximize investor returns and capital efficiency.

• Collaborate with developers, sponsors, legal advisors, tax consultants, lenders, and other stakeholders throughout the transaction execution process.

• Assist in due diligence, structuring, negotiations, and closing activities.

• Review project development assumptions, engineering reports, legal documents, and third-party diligence materials to pinpoint investment risks.

• Draft Investment Committee Memoranda and marketing and business development materials for capital aggregation and deployment.

• Perform market research on financing structures, transaction trends, and regulatory developments related to renewable energy investments.

• Support transactions from evaluation to closure while navigating the dynamic renewable energy regulatory environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience.

• Preferred Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• Over 3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, project finance, or consulting is preferred.

• Exposure to the Energy/Power industry is preferred.

• Experience in building financial models, including 3-statement and tax equity models, cash flow projections, and other financial analyses.

• Capability to work independently and manage multiple projects while upholding a high standard of professional and ethical conduct.

• Strong analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

🏝️ Benefits

• Exceptional opportunities for career advancement.

• Flexibility regarding how and where you work.

• Meaningful relationships with clients, colleagues, and leaders who prioritize professional development.

• A competitive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.