Director, Project Finance & M&A, Renewable Power Producer
- Posted 15 March 2023
- Salary $180,000-$240,000
- LocationNew York
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
- Referencercli-1mar23
Job description
Our client is a North American renewable power producer that manages an operating portfolio of over 1,200 MW of renewable power assets, and oversees a growing development pipeline of over 18,000 MW of wind, solar and energy storage projects across the United States.
Position Overview:
The firm is seeking a candidate to join the Project Finance and M&A team, focusing on leading project financings and new investments and partnerships in the renewable energy space.
The ideal candidate will have experience in renewable energy project finance or investments coming from a renewable energy developer/IPP, tax equity or project financing bank, or private equity fund.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Director, Project Finance and M&A will include, but not be limited to:
Lead deal teams to execute on tax equity and debt project financings, including deal structuring and negotiation of transaction documentation
Oversee analyst/associate financial modeling for in-house wind, solar, and energy storage development projects to inform key development and financing decisions
Screen and evaluate opportunities for project acquisitions and joint development partnerships, including managing underwriting valuation and due diligence
Present investment cases to management, investment committee, and board of directors regarding acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, and key strategic project decisions
Develop and maintain relationships with key strategic financing parties
Train and mentor junior team members on financial modeling and renewables transaction work
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field
5+ years of relevant project finance and/or investment experience, particularly in the renewable energy sector
Hands-on transaction experience on U.S. renewable energy project financings, including leading financial analysis and due diligence
Understanding of tax-equity structuring and familiarity with transaction documentation is highly preferred
Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analytics and the ability to oversee, analyze, and direct junior finance staff in modeling transactions
Proven ability to handle high-pressure, time-sensitive deadlines typical of a transaction-based environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop effective and concise presentation materials
Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable