Sr. Analyst, Corporate Finance

Financial Analyst

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NEXT." NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Summary Of The Role

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Finance, this position will provide financial analysis to aid in the organization's capital raising efforts. The successful candidate will play an important role in the company's financing for various phases of the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) facility. You will be required to conduct financial modeling and manage associated assumptions/inputs for the Corporate Finance team. In addition, you will assist in matters related to treasury/cash management for RGLNG and NextDecade including but not limited to the preparation of cash settlements/reports, interest rate analysis/tracking, borrowing packages, and compliance tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of financial models for the company's financing plans
• Prepare analysis to optimize the company's capital structure by evaluating different financing options, including debt and equity, and operational scenarios to best drive value creation for NextDecade
• Assist in the due diligence process with potential lenders / investors
• Assist in interfacing with rating agencies, including model preparation, creating presentations
• Assist in the review of documents in connection with capital raising, including but not limited to consultant reports, CIMs, investor presentations, and various ad hoc materials
• Track impact of interest rates
• Assist in the support of other treasury and cash management tasks for RGLNG and NextDecade as needed.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage several projects in a deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent quantitative and financial acumen
• 4 -year degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or similar.
• 3-6 years of experience in Banking, Corporate Finance, Treasury or related roles
• LNG experience preferred
• Project development experience preferred
• Proven experience building complex cash flow financial models for project finance
• Quantitative and financial acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting materials to executive-level stakeholders
• Extensive experience in financial modeling and valuation techniques
• Proven ability to manage several projects in a deadline-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

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 support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

· Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.

· Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.

· While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.

· The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

· Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.

· Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources.

Nextdecade Values

· Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

· Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

· Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

· Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

· Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

· Diversity – We value diversity of experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.