Capital Markets Associate

About Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC is a renewable energy development and investment company specializing in solar energy projects. The company focuses on building and managing a diverse portfolio of solar assets across multiple markets, with a particular emphasis on project finance and capital markets solutions for renewable energy infrastructure. Nautilus Solar Energy operates in the renewable energy sector, which has experienced significant growth due to increasing demand for clean energy solutions and favorable government incentives. The company’s business model centers on developing solar projects, securing project financing through various mechanisms including tax equity, construction debt, and term debt facilities, and managing a substantial portfolio of operating and development assets. The organization works with multiple stakeholders including lenders, investors, engineering teams, and legal partners to execute project financings and strategic initiatives. With over 200 projects in their portfolio spanning various development stages, Nautilus Solar Energy demonstrates significant scale and operational complexity in the renewable energy development space. About this Role The Capital Markets Associate position at Nautilus Solar Energy is responsible for executing project financings and strategic analysis to support the development of the company’s expanding solar portfolio. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong financial modeling background who can operate independently while collaborating across multiple departments. The position encompasses a broad range of financial analysis responsibilities, including building and maintaining complex financial models for project finance assessment, developing discounted cash flow analyses, and conducting valuation assessments of solar energy projects. The associate will evaluate investment opportunities from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives, performing valuation modeling and scenario analysis while reviewing portfolio risks and opportunities. A significant component of the role involves quarterly valuation of a portfolio exceeding 200 operating and development assets, with responsibility for understanding complex quarter-over-quarter impacts and presenting detailed findings to the Executive Team. The associate will develop process-oriented models and marketing materials supporting debt and tax equity origination efforts, evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of various financing structures and term sheets while supporting term negotiations. Strategic analysis responsibilities include producing scenario-driven memos and presentations for Board meetings, assessing strategic opportunities such as asset divestitures and financial restructurings of operating portfolios, and tracking changes to state and federal policies and laws to detail potential impacts to both operating and development asset economics. The associate will assist in structuring and negotiating project financing agreements, coordinate with lenders and investors to secure project funding, and support closing activities through dataroom preparation and diligence management. Additional responsibilities encompass reviewing and supporting detailed cost estimates and budgets for project development phases, monitoring project expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints, and facilitating ongoing construction, term, and tax equity funding activity across various development stages. The role requires close cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance, and legal teams while providing regular updates to internal and external stakeholders on project status and developments. Responsibilities Build and maintain complex financial models, including project finance models, DCF analysis, and valuation assessments Evaluate investment opportunities from a quantitative and qualitative perspective including valuation modeling, scenario analysis, and review of portfolio risks and opportunities Prepare quarterly valuation of a 200+ project portfolio of operating and development assets, understanding complex quarter-over-quarter impacts for detailed presentation to Executive Team Develop process-oriented models and marketing materials for debt and tax equity origination efforts, weigh the pros and cons of various structures and term sheets, and support term negotiations Produce scenario-driven memos and presentations for Board meetings Assess strategic opportunities, asset divestitures, and financial restructurings of operating portfolios Track changes to state and federal policies and law, detailing potential impacts to both operating and development asset economics Assist team in structuring and negotiating project financing agreements, including tax equity, construction debt, and term debt facilities Coordinate with lenders, investors, and other financial stakeholders to secure project funding Support closing of new project financing activity through dataroom preparation and diligence management Facilitate ongoing construction, term, and tax equity funding activity of projects throughout various development stages Review and support detailed cost estimates and budgets for project development phases Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints Work closely with engineering, finance, and legal teams to ensure cohesive project development Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders on project status and developments Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus 2-5 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related field Experience in the renewable energy sector is highly desirable Proven experience in financial modeling, analysis, and valuation of infrastructure or energy projects Proficiency in financial modeling software (e.g., Excel) and financial analysis tools Strong understanding of project finance concepts, including debt, equity, and tax equity structures Knowledge of renewable energy financing mechanisms, such as power purchase agreements (PPAs) and tax credits Experience utilizing AI to assist with financial modeling and analysis Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and critically Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders Benefits Competitive salary of $125,000 to $135,000 annually Annual performance bonus Health insurance coverage (100% covered by Nautilus) Vision insurance coverage (100% covered by Nautilus) Dental insurance coverage (100% covered by Nautilus) Basic life insurance (100% covered by Nautilus) Short-term disability coverage (100% covered by Nautilus) Long-term disability coverage (100% covered by Nautilus) 401(k) retirement plan with employer match #J-18808-Ljbffr