Project Finance Associate

Job Title Project Finance Associate, Finance Associate, Investment Associate Location Houston, TX Compensation Base + Bonus + Equity About Our Client Our client is a private equity‑backed energy infrastructure developer and operator, focused on building, acquiring, and financing utility‑scale power assets—especially battery energy storage systems (BESS). Led by industry veterans and supported by long‑term institutional capital, they have a rapidly growing pipeline of assets at various stages: operational, under construction, and in late‑stage development. About the Role Our client is seeking a Finance Associate to join their team in Houston, TX. The role will support both M&A and project finance activities, with a strong emphasis on financial modeling, deal analysis, and investment support. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in financial modeling and a background in energy, infrastructure, or adjacent sectors. The Associate will work cross‑functionally with senior team members to support transaction execution, strategic decision‑making, and capital deployment. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain robust financial models for M&A, project finance, and corporate planning Support the execution of debt and tax equity financings, including due diligence coordination and third‑party deliverable management Analyze and underwrite acquisition and development opportunities across the energy asset lifecycle Prepare internal investment memoranda and board presentations Maintain the corporate financial model and support capital strategy initiatives Requirements 2–4 years of experience in project finance, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or infrastructure advisory Advanced Excel modeling skills and the ability to independently build and adapt financial models Sector experience in energy, infrastructure, or power markets Strong analytical and quantitative skills; able to draw insights from complex data Effective communicator, comfortable presenting financial information to senior stakeholders Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, lean team environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with battery storage, power markets, or renewable energy assets Exposure to tax equity, debt structuring, or project‑level diligence processes Prior experience at an IPP, developer, or infrastructure investment platform Involvement in investment committee materials or board‑level analysis Startup or high‑growth company experience Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance Industries Services for Renewable Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr Tapio