Project Finance Analyst, Solar Business, South Bend

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for building and maintaining financial models required to support the Bank’s prospective renewable energy projects. Works closely with the Senior Manager of Solar Finance to analyze renewable project loans and investments. Analyzes actual project/client results compared to modeled expectations in order to monitor loans and investments and inform future decision making.

• Develops, builds and maintains financial models for internal analysis and client presentations.
• Interacts with the Solar Team on structural and technical aspects of solar projects.
• Coordinates with the Solar Team, clients and outside consultants to obtain and verify modeling inputs and assumptions. Proactive in seeking out the data necessary for the completion of modeling work.
• Prepares or assists the Solar Team in the preparation of internal and external presentation materials and materials related to project submissions to outside parties.
• Analyzes results obtained from the Operations Manager or other team members on a periodic basis.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested, including special nonrecurring projects for management.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the position.
• Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.
• Understands all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and comply with the requirements.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Two (2) to five (5) years of related experience preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of financial analysis and modeling experience required.
• Prior financial banking experience preferred.
• Understanding of energy project finance deal structures and terminology is preferred.
• Understanding of corporate finance, valuation and financial accounting preferred.
• Excellent PC skills--proficiency in Word and Excel essential, understanding of PowerPoint and database software preferred.
• Excellent math and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and drive completion of projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Ability to travel as well as ability to travel overnight, as needed for meetings, projects, seminars, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
The employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

MS Office PC, fax, phone and standard office equipment.