Vice President, Energy Investments

Vice President of Energy Investments Washington, DC - Hybrid/On-Site Overview

A leading investment platform focused on the energy transition and sustainable infrastructure is seeking a Vice President of Energy Investments to join its high-impact deal team. This is a rare opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role in both new investment execution and the ongoing optimization of a utility-scale energy portfolio.

This role will report directly to a senior executive and serve as their strategic partner, driving deal diligence, risk structuring, investment memos, and asset-level value creation. The position blends project finance, M&A execution, and commercial oversight, ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of analytical rigor and real-world asset management.

The firm’s portfolio spans solar, storage, and select conventional generation assets that align with decarbonization and resilience goals. The team values intellectual curiosity, institutional polish, and the entrepreneurial mindset required to move quickly in a lean environment.

• Lead transaction execution for new energy investments, including financial modeling, risk assessment, diligence coordination, and internal IC materials.
• Serve as the right-hand to senior leadership, helping expand the firm’s transactional bandwidth and investment coverage.
• Support active portfolio assets, identifying commercial, operational, and financial levers to unlock further value.
• Engage with external partners (developers, offtakers, advisors, management teams) and internal teams to drive deals from sourcing to close.
• Structure and analyze project- and corporate-level investments, including PPAs, service agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Own investment analysis across a range of technologies including utility-scale solar, BESS, and gas-fired generation (where applicable).
• Monitor market trends and regulatory updates that may impact existing or pipeline investments.

• 7–10+ years of experience in investment banking, project finance, private equity, or corporate development focused on energy or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success executing transactions in utility-scale renewables (solar, storage) or conventional generation.
• Strong background in financial modeling, term sheet negotiation, and commercial due diligence.
• Strategic thinker who can independently manage deals but also support leadership in broader portfolio oversight.
• Comfortable working in a lean team environment where adaptability and ownership are essential.
• Experience across both project-level and platform-level transactions preferred.
• Prior exposure to both institutional and boutique investment environments is a plus.
• U.S. work authorization required.

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with VP level experience)
• Performance-based bonus
• Full benefits package