Director, Capital Markets | Project Finance | Renewable Energy
- Posted 03 February 2023
- Salary $DOE
- LocationUnited States of America
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineRenewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
- ReferenceRCLI-2FEB23
- Contact NameRory Chandler
Job description
Our client is a rapidly growing renewable energy company backed by an impressive PE investor, developing large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. to accelerate decarbonization in all areas of our economy. The firm is currently seeking a Director of Capital Markets to manage more than $3.5B of near-term capital raises for solar, wind, battery storage, and hydrogen projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Originate, structure, and execute project finance transactions enabling the development, construction, and operations of solar, wind, battery storage, and hydrogen projects in the U.S. This will include development loan facilities, tax equity partnerships, tax credit transfer transactions, construction loans, and term loans.
Manage internal team members, external advisors, and transaction counsel, negotiate transaction documentation, own the financing model, create internal approval documentation, and evaluate transaction risks.
Coordinate response to due diligence on individual or portfolio financings, working closely with the development, engineering, and legal teams to respond to investor inquiries in a timely manner.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential investors, lenders, and advisors.
Mentor less experienced team members and cultivate a positive and inclusive high-performance culture.
Advise in the negotiation of critical project agreements including equipment supply agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements.
Allocate resources including time, capital, and attention to insure tasks and larger financings are completed on time at efficient cost with technical accuracy.
Qualifications and Requirements
At least 5-10 years of renewable energy project financing experience, including closing tax equity transactions
Undergraduate degree, with graduate degree in business, finance, mathematics, or law preferred
Significant experience building, maintaining, auditing, and editing Excel-based project finance models
Experience reviewing and negotiating legal documents related to tax equity and debt transactions
Experience managing direct reports and a cross-functional project team of subject matter experts
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the creation and delivery of crisp management and investor presentations
Demonstrated record of guiding teams to success
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
Knowledge of renewable energy project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, power markets, and renewable energy technologies
Self-starter capable of operating with minimal supervision
Willingness and ability to travel 10-20% on average but more as required by transactions
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
Competitive compensation including long-term incentive plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance fully funded
401k with generous company match
Flexible unlimited vacation time
Financial support for continuing education and career growth
Wellness benefits including flexible financial support for gym membership or other health programs
Cell phone plan reimbursement
Fun, friendly work environment