Director, Project Finance

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Director, Project Finance, will be responsible for work on construction/term debt and tax equity transactions for renewable energy projects, supporting the Project Finance team on multiple transactions. The Director will also be responsible for managing at least one Associate and collaborating with team members across departments such as development, construction and legal to improve deal velocity and transaction efficiency.

The primary responsibility of the role is to drive Pivot Energy’s project financing efforts by maintaining relationships with capital providers and liaising between internal departments and external stakeholders such as financiers and consultants. The Director will be responsible for the following items, among others, and will be provided with the tools and resources to succeed and grow within the role. This position will provide an opportunity to gain experience in complex financing transactions.

• Lead diligence and documentation efforts to facilitate an organized financing process while communicating pertinent information to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage a deal team responsible for due diligence, modeling, documentation, closing, and funding transactions to meet established timelines and company goals
• Work with Project Finance Managers to conduct comprehensive due diligence reviews, highlighting potential risks and formulating mitigation strategies
• Provide development, acquisition, construction, asset management, and Sun Central teams with advice on financing terms to assist in the origination, acquisition, construction, and operations of new projects
• Support the Senior Director in reporting on transaction status, risks, and benefits to management
• Represent the Project Finance team on internal project teams and discussions

• Minimum 4 to 6+ years of experience in project finance, investment banking, M&A, or similar position
• Positive attitude and ability to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions
• Experience supporting the structuring, negotiating, and executing debt or equity transactions
• Experience managing or supporting internal deal teams as well as external consultants and lawyers to a deadline
• Experience managing and developing junior employees
• Ability to negotiate and interpret financing agreements and other project agreements
• Capable of handling high-pressure, time-sensitive deadlines typical of a transaction-based environment
• Extensive knowledge and capabilities to work in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Excel-based financial modeling
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to create and document operational or technical processes and workflows that are scalable for departmental and organizational growth

• Master’s or other advanced degree in finance, economics or related field
• Experience in negotiation and/or closing debt and tax equity structures
• Experience with Smartsheet
• Experience with real estate and title

$140,000 - $175,000 a year

The estimated base salary range for this position is $140,000 -$175,000, along with eligibility for the company’s substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, certifications, skills, and experience.

• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
• Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
• Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Home Office set up stipend for new employees
• Public transit reimbursement
• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
• Professional development and educational reimbursements

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Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances,…