Project Finance Specialist

Overview Our client is a privately held renewable energy platform focused on the development, financing, and ownership of distributed and utility-scale clean energy projects across North America. The team combines deep technical, financial, and development expertise to deliver projects that advance the energy transition while providing strong risk-adjusted returns to investors. The company operates across the full project lifecycle — from greenfield origination through construction and long-term ownership — and has established a growing portfolio spanning solar PV, battery energy storage, and hybrid renewable assets . With backing from long-term infrastructure capital, the firm continues to scale its platform and expand its pipeline through strategic partnerships and repeatable capital structures. Location: United States (Hybrid — preference for California or North Carolina) Responsibilities Build and maintain detailed project and portfolio-level financial models to support valuation, structuring, and sensitivity analyses. Incorporate partnership-flip, lease pass-through, and sale-leaseback structures for tax equity and debt financings. Model and assess merchant exposure, hedge structures, and other risk mitigants. Support execution of project-level and platform-level financing transactions, including debt, tax equity, and equity capital raises. Coordinate with lenders, tax equity investors, and advisors through diligence and closing processes. Assist in negotiation and review of key project documents (PPA, EPC, O&M, interconnection, etc.) to assess bankability and financial impacts. Conduct research on energy markets, pricing trends, and policy developments relevant to renewable energy finance. Track portfolio performance and financing metrics across active and pipeline projects. Prepare investor, lender, and board-level materials to support financing decisions. Partner with development, engineering, and asset management teams to evaluate project readiness and optimize capital structure. Support commercial negotiations by providing financial insights and risk assessments. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or Master’s in Finance preferred. 2–5 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, structured finance, or tax equity advisory . Advanced proficiency in Excel financial modeling; familiarity with VBA or Python a plus. Strong understanding of project finance concepts, capital stack mechanics, and financial due diligence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions. Opportunity for long-term incentive participation based on performance and platform growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr talisman