Sr. Associate, Commercial Investments

Description

Job Title:

Sr. Associate, Commercial Investments

Location:

NYC or Durham

Department:
Commercial

Reports To:

Director of M&A

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.

• Lead the financial underwriting of renewable energy projects, including solar and storage assets.
• Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to assess investment viability, risk, and return profiles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, legal, engineering) to ensure accurate inputs and assumptions.
• Provide financial modeling and strategic input for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) RFP responses for development-stage assets.
• Collaborate with development, legal, and commercial teams to align financial assumptions with project strategy and market dynamics.
• Support M&A activities including target evaluation, financial due diligence, and integration planning.
• Develop valuation models and investment memos for acquisition opportunities in the renewable energy space.
• Build and manage detailed project finance models incorporating tax equity, debt structures, and cash flow waterfalls.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses, scenario planning, and valuation assessments to support investment decisions.
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior investment professionals in financial modeling, underwriting standards, and best practices.
• Establish and document underwriting guidelines and model templates to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support senior leadership in deal structuring, investor presentations, and capital raising efforts.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and financial innovations impacting renewable energy investments.
• 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.

• 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.

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