Director of Investments - DG and Commercial Solar

Director of Investments

Location : New York, NY | Washington, DC | Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Overview

We are seeking a Director of Investments to join the Investments team at a leading renewable energy company specializing in distributed generation and commercial solar. This individual will play a pivotal role in originating, structuring, and executing investments across solar and storage assets, managing relationships with key financing partners, and guiding projects from development through commercial operation.

This role replaces a long-standing team member and represents an opportunity to join an established platform with a strong balance sheet, active project pipeline, and direct access to capital. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in tax equity, debt, and project finance , coupled with a passion for accelerating the clean‑energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

Lead evaluation, pricing, structuring, and negotiation of solar and storage investments, including M&A, project finance, and structured transactions.

Oversee full investment lifecycle : due diligence, term‑sheet negotiation, modeling, Investment Committee materials, and transaction closing.

Develop and maintain financial models that inform investment decisions, incorporating tax equity, debt, and sponsor returns.

Collaborate with internal teams (Development, Engineering, Pre‑Construction, Asset Management, Legal, and Finance) to ensure alignment across deal execution and project delivery.

Manage relationships with external financiers, tax equity investors, lenders, and developers.

Support capital‑raising initiatives and optimize capital deployment strategies across the portfolio.

Mentor and guide investment associates and analysts, fostering technical growth and professional development.

Provide market and policy insights to inform investment strategy and risk assessment.

Qualifications

7–10+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investments, or infrastructure finance.

Deep understanding of tax equity and debt financing structures for solar and storage assets.

Experience working with distributed generation, community solar, and / or C&I project portfolios.

Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and valuation of renewable energy projects.

Proven track record of closing transactions and coordinating across technical, legal, and financial functions.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

Strong communication and relationship‑management skills; ability to work cross‑functionally and externally with investors and developers.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary : ~$200,000

Annual Bonus : Target 30%

401(k) : 10% employer match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and flexible hybrid work schedule

Strong internal career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding clean‑energy platform

About the Opportunity

This is a high‑visibility, director‑level role reporting to the VP of Investments. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, data‑driven, and mission‑focused organization building and financing distributed solar and storage projects nationwide.

If you’re ready to shape the capital strategy behind the next generation of clean‑energy projects, we’d love to connect and share more about this opportunity.

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