Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Associate, Commercial Investments
Location: NYC or Durham
Department: Commercial
Reports To: Director of M&A
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Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced financial professional to lead our underwriting practices for renewable energy investments across the United States. This offers a unique opportunity to shape investment strategy, mentor junior professionals, and drive financial excellence in a fast-growing sector.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Underwriting Leadership:
o Lead the financial underwriting of renewable energy projects, including solar and storage assets.
o Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to assess investment viability, risk, and return profiles.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, legal, engineering) to ensure accurate inputs and assumptions.
• PPA RFP & Development Support
o Provide financial modeling and strategic input for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) RFP responses for development-stage assets.
o Collaborate with development, legal, and commercial teams to align financial assumptions with project strategy and market dynamics.
• M&A Analysis
o Support M&A activities including target evaluation, financial due diligence, and integration planning.
o Develop valuation models and investment memos for acquisition opportunities in the renewable energy space.
• Modeling & Analysis:
o Build and manage detailed project finance models incorporating tax equity, debt structures, and cash flow waterfalls.
o Conduct sensitivity analyses, scenario planning, and valuation assessments to support investment decisions.
• Team Development:
o Train, mentor, and oversee junior investment professionals in financial modeling, underwriting standards, and best practices.
o Establish and document underwriting guidelines and model templates to ensure consistency and quality.
• Strategic Support:
o Support senior leadership in deal structuring, investor presentations, and capital raising efforts.
o Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and financial innovations impacting renewable energy investments.
o This is a high exposure role within the organization and the professional will often participate in the Investment Committee presentations and interact with the Senior Management Team.
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Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial modeling and underwriting for renewable energy investments in the U.S.
• Deep understanding of project finance, tax equity structures, and renewable energy market dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with VBA, Python, or financial modeling software is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and team development.
• Organized and process driven.
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