Investment Analyst
Job description
Our client is a mission-driven investment and development platform focused on the front lines of the energy transition. Founded in 2015 by industry veterans, we serve as a development partner, capital provider, and long-term asset owner/operator for distributed sustainable infrastructure. With $230M in growth capital raised to date from top-tier institutional partners they are aggressively expanding our footprint to meet the surging demand for clean energy across the United States.
Headquartered in the Bay Area, to date the company has successfully aggregated, financed, constructed, and managed over 400 MW across over 100 projects.
Position Overview
Job Title: Investment Analyst
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to support all functions of our investment team. This position is for someone inspired by the opportunity to gain experience in renewable energy transactions, financial modeling, investor management, and new investment origination, while working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
The Analyst will assist the team in all aspects of working with our key partners, including capital providers (equity, tax equity, and debt), project development partners, and external asset management contractors.
We are a growing entrepreneurial company, and the Analyst will have the opportunity to learn new skills, rapidly develop their career, and earn highly competitive pay.
Responsibilities:
Build, refine, and audit sophisticated project finance models for various transaction structures, including tax equity and debt.
Organize and present project data to financial partners serving as a primary point of contact during the due diligence process
Support diligence and analysis related to the acquisition and development of renewable energy projects
Work with portfolio managers to develop renewable energy projects from acquisition, through construction and financing
Support strategic business objectives and ad-hoc strategic projects as the firm continues to scale
Collaborate closely with Development, EPC and Asset Management business functions
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree a plus
1-2 years of renewable energy and/or finance experience (investment banking, project finance, or private equity is a plus)
Demonstrated interest in renewable energy and/or sustainability
Excellent financial modeling and valuation capabilities
Working understanding of tax equity and project finance debt modeling and transactions, as well as renewable energy project development and construction
Familiarity with due diligence management and counterparty coordination
Fast learner and strong willingness to be trained and developed
Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability
Organized, diligent, and able to track and manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis
Commercial awareness and transaction composure
Ability to work accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, and seek out additional responsibility
Excellent verbal, written, power point, and interpersonal communication skills
Team player, sense of humor, and mission-driven mindset
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based cash bonuses
Participation in our employee incentive plan
Safe Harbor 401(k) savings plan and Cash Balance Plan.
Medical, long-term disability, vision & dental plans available
Professional development opportunities