Senior Director, Capital Markets

As an Independent Power Producer (IPP), Blue Wave develops, owns, and operates distributed generation (DG)-scale solar and battery storage projects that bring clean power directly to communities and the grid. With a proven track record and a pipeline of several gigawatts across the United States, Blue Wave is helping ensure a cleaner, more reliable, and more resilient energy future. Blue Wave is proud to be a certified B Corp, recognized by B Labs as "Best for the World" in Governance.

Blue Wave has an immediate opening for a Senior Director of Capital Markets, reporting to the Chief Investment Officer. As the Senior Director of Capital Markets at Blue Wave, you will oversee all aspects of transaction execution, financial modeling, pricing and due diligence for renewable energy projects. You will serve as the key subject matter expert for financial modeling and renewable energy financing, leading the team in structuring and closing deals.

A core component of this role is managing relationships with project investors, including tax and cash equity partners, debt providers, and consultants, while ensuring seamless investor due diligence and deal closure. You will take ownership of project finance valuation models and tools, ensuring they remain current and aligned with market trends. Additionally, you will mentor and train junior team members, educate internal stakeholders, and stay ahead of industry developments to maintain Blue Wave's competitive edge in the market.

This position is a hybrid role and requires onsite presence at our Boston office 2-3 days per week. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Boston office.

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities for financing execution, financial modeling, pricing, due diligence, and interaction with external partners
• Represent the PF team as a "go-to" subject matter expert on financial modeling and renewable energy financing
• Train and mentor analysts and associates and educate internal colleagues
• Establish and manage project investor community relationships including tax and cash equity, debt, consultants, etc.
• Manage project finance investor due diligence tasks including maintenance of data room, and take deals to closing
• Take ownership of project finance valuation models and modeling tools, ensuring up-to-date market data and internal pricing structures
• Remain current on rapidly evolving market developments and participate in industry events
• Supervisory responsibilities: the Senior Director of Capital Markets will manage Analyst(s) and Associate(s)

• 8-10+ years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of five (5) years in solar project finance and/or tax equity structuring with a renewable energy developer, investor, advisor, or comparable organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Expertise in solar and/or battery energy storage project finance modeling, with the ability to build and interpret complex financial models from the ground up
• Working knowledge of project finance documents, including key terms and conditions
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with investors in the renewable energy sector
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel modeling capabilities specific to project finance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners

The anticipated salary range for this role is $200,000- $225,000 per year + bonus.

Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, certifications, and relevant experience as outlined in the job description above.

At Blue Wave, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include subsidized health, dental, and vision plans, as well as HSA, FSA, & DCFSA options. We also offer life insurance, critical illness and…