Sr. Manager/Director Capital Markets

What you will do :

The Senior Manager / Director will work alongside the Capital Markets team members. Specific duties will include :

Originate, structure, and execute project finance transactions enabling the development, construction, and operations of solar, wind, and battery storage 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 other financial partners in the renewable energy sector.
• 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 ensure tasks and larger financings are completed on time at efficient cost with technical accuracy.

What we look for :

• Proven transaction experience in the energy or infrastructure sector, preferably at a developer, operating company, private equity, management consulting, or banking.
• Understanding of tax-equity structures and partnership tax principles, debt facilities and equity sale transactions.
• 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, including discretion in handling confidential information and in communicating with third parties.
• 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 and project management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of renewable energy project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, power markets, and renewable energy technologies.
• Self-starter capable of operating with minimal supervision.
• Passion for renewables and a keen interest in being a part of the climate change solution.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, and identify critical items.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 5-10+ years of renewable energy project financing experience, including closing tax equity transactions
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, solar energy technologies, and project finance principles.
• Proficiency and proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel.
• Ability to work from Washington, DC Office minimum of 3days a week.
• Ability to travel up to 10- 25% on average but more as required by transactions.

Our Benefits :

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

We offer flexible work hours and generous benefits to all of our employees that include :

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (with no premiums)
• 401(k) plan
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Wellness Credit
• Life and LD&D Insurance
• Employee Resource Groups
• Professional Development Opportunities
26 days ago