Sr. Associate, Commercial Investments
hace 8 días
Durham
Job Description Job Title: Sr. Associate, Commercial Investments Location: NYC or Durham Department: Commercial Reports To: Director of M&A 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. 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. 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.